US Bridges

James Madison HWY over Madison Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 2.28 Orng Tl & .06 to 639 · Structure no. 000000000012916

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,031
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison HWY over Madison Run is a concrete slab carrying James Madison HWY over Madison Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 94 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 2,031 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,967 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison HWY
CrossesMadison Run
Location2.28 Orng Tl & .06 to 639
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19532, -78.13654
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,031 (2022)
Projected traffic2,967 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Madison Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is James Madison HWY over Madison 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does James Madison HWY over Madison Run carry?

About 2,031 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison HWY over Madison Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison HWY over Madison Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.