US Bridges

N. Blue Ridge Tpk. over Robinson River

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .03 from 609S&.08 to 609N · Structure no. 000000000025399

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,682
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Blue Ridge Tpk. over Robinson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Blue Ridge Tpk. over Robinson River in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,682 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,741 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesN. Blue Ridge Tpk.
CrossesRobinson River
Location.03 from 609S&.08 to 609N
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates38.44769, -78.27656
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,682 (2022)
Projected traffic4,741 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 N. Blue Ridge Tpk. over Robinson River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Blue Ridge Tpk. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does N. Blue Ridge Tpk. over Robinson River carry?

About 3,682 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N. Blue Ridge Tpk. over Robinson River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N. Blue Ridge Tpk. over Robinson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.