US Bridges

Hoover Road over Rapidan River

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Virginia · 0.60FED Pk E;1.50FED Pk W · Structure no. 000000000011693

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1988 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Hoover Road over Rapidan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoover Road over Rapidan River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHoover Road
CrossesRapidan River
Location0.60FED Pk E;1.50FED Pk W
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.47575, -78.39098
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1988)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoover Road over Rapidan River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Hoover Road over Rapidan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Hoover Road over Rapidan River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Hoover Road over Rapidan River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover Road over Rapidan River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.