US Bridges

Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Rose River

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · 1.15 from 648 &.55 to End · Structure no. 000000000011815

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Rose River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Rose River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Blue Ridge Tpk
CrossesRose River
Location1.15 from 648 &.55 to End
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.51046, -78.35622
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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2020)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Rose River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Rose 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Rose River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Rose River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Rose River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.