US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over Great Run

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .88 from 614& 2.15 to 230 · Structure no. 000000000011695

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,776
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over Great Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying James Madison Hwy. over Great Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,481 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesGreat Run
Location.88 from 614& 2.15 to 230
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.31692, -78.1281
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,776 (2022)
Projected traffic6,481 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Madison Hwy. over Great Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over Great Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does James Madison Hwy. over Great Run carry?

About 5,776 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James Madison Hwy. over Great Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over Great Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.