US Bridges

N Blue Ridge Tpk. over White Oak Run

Good

Madison County, Virginia · .64 FR MADNCL&4.29 to 609 · Structure no. 000000000027383

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,682
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Blue Ridge Tpk. over White Oak Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Blue Ridge Tpk. over White Oak Run in Madison County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesN Blue Ridge Tpk.
CrossesWhite Oak Run
Location.64 FR MADNCL&4.29 to 609
RouteState Highway 231
CountyMadison County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.39344, -78.25359
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 White Oak Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Blue Ridge Tpk. over White Oak Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N Blue Ridge Tpk. over White Oak Run carry?

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

How long is N Blue Ridge Tpk. over White Oak Run?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N Blue Ridge Tpk. over White Oak Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.