US Bridges

Quaker Run Road over Robinson River

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .05 from 670 & .05 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000011791

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Run Road over Robinson River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Quaker Run Road over Robinson River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 87 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesQuaker Run Road
CrossesRobinson River
Location.05 from 670 & .05 to 672
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.46578, -78.31463
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2020)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Quaker Run Road over Robinson River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Quaker Run Road over Robinson River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Quaker Run Road over Robinson River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Quaker Run Road over Robinson River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Run Road over Robinson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.