US Bridges

Jacks Shop Road over Branch of Rapidan River

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .90 from 610 & 2.55 to 29 · Structure no. 000000000011756

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
483
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacks Shop Road over Branch of Rapidan River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jacks Shop Road over Branch of Rapidan River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 83 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 483 vehicles a day, projected to reach 581 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJacks Shop Road
CrossesBranch of Rapidan River
Location.90 from 610 & 2.55 to 29
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.27964, -78.29951
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2020)
Projected traffic581 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Jacks Shop Road over Branch of Rapidan River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Jacks Shop Road over Branch of 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jacks Shop Road over Branch of Rapidan River carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jacks Shop Road over Branch of Rapidan River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jacks Shop Road over Branch of Rapidan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.