US Bridges

General Banks Lane over Rapidan River

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .16 from 662 & 0.0 to End · Structure no. 000000000024559

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

General Banks Lane over Rapidan River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying General Banks Lane over Rapidan River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGeneral Banks Lane
CrossesRapidan River
Location.16 from 662 & 0.0 to End
RouteCounty Highway 676
Coordinates38.40999, -78.35661
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 General Banks Lane over Rapidan River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is General Banks Lane over Rapidan 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does General Banks Lane over Rapidan River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is General Banks Lane over Rapidan River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns General Banks Lane over Rapidan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.