US Bridges

James Madison HWY over Robinson River

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .77 from 614 & .40 to 631 · Structure no. 000000000024710

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,776
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison HWY over Robinson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James Madison HWY over Robinson 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 5,776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,481 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison HWY
CrossesRobinson River
Location.77 from 614 & .40 to 631
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34437, -78.11874
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,776 (2022)
Projected traffic6,481 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 James Madison HWY over Robinson River built?

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

What condition is James Madison HWY 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does James Madison HWY over Robinson River carry?

About 5,776 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is James Madison HWY over Robinson River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison HWY over Robinson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.