US Bridges

Sbl James Mad HWY over Madison Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 2.28 FR Org TL&.07 to 639 · Structure no. 000000000012918

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,031
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl James Mad HWY over Madison Run is a concrete culvert carrying Sbl James Mad HWY over Madison Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl James Mad HWY
CrossesMadison Run
Location2.28 FR Org TL&.07 to 639
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19543, -78.13683
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,031 (2022)
Projected traffic2,967 by 2045
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 Sbl James Mad HWY over Madison Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl James Mad 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 March 2023.

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

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

How long is Sbl James Mad HWY over Madison Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sbl James Mad HWY over Madison Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.