US Bridges

Constitution HWY over Mine Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 2.10 from 611&1.33 to 692 · Structure no. 000000000012921

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,614
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution HWY over Mine Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Constitution HWY over Mine Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 78 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 8,614 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,278 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution HWY
CrossesMine Run
Location2.10 from 611&1.33 to 692
RouteState Highway 20
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29644, -77.84756
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,614 (2022)
Projected traffic12,278 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Mine Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Constitution HWY over Mine 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 2024.

How much traffic does Constitution HWY over Mine Run carry?

About 8,614 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Constitution HWY over Mine Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution HWY over Mine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.