US Bridges

Constitution HWY over Blue Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 1.44 from 639& .29 to 231 · Structure no. 000000000012920

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,953
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution HWY over Blue Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Constitution HWY over Blue Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 3,953 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,408 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution HWY
CrossesBlue Run
Location1.44 from 639& .29 to 231
RouteState Highway 20
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22368, -78.2146
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,953 (2022)
Projected traffic4,408 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Constitution HWY over Blue Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution HWY over Blue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Constitution HWY over Blue Run carry?

About 3,953 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Constitution HWY over Blue Run?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution HWY over Blue Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.