Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Shotwell Run
FairMadison County, Virginia · .15 from 231 & .72 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000011818
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 897
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Shotwell Run is a concrete culvert carrying Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Shotwell Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Shotwell Run built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Shotwell 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Shotwell Run carry?
About 897 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Shotwell Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Old Blue Ridge Tpk over Shotwell Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.