US Bridges

Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Robinson River

Fair

Madison County, Virginia · .02 from 600 &1.24 to 643 · Structure no. 000000000011817

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
897
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Robinson River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Robinson River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 897 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Blue Ridge Tpk
CrossesRobinson River
Location.02 from 600 &1.24 to 643
RouteCounty Highway 670
Coordinates38.47351, -78.31456
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic897 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Robinson River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Robinson 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 Robinson River carry?

About 897 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Robinson River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Robinson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.