US Bridges

Constitution Hwy. over Black Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · .78 from ORGTL&1.30 FR629 · Structure no. 000000000012925

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,264
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Hwy. over Black Run is a concrete culvert carrying Constitution Hwy. over Black Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 12,264 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,820 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Hwy.
CrossesBlack Run
Location.78 from ORGTL&1.30 FR629
RouteState Highway 20
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.24518, -78.08298
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 inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic12,264 (2022)
Projected traffic15,820 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Black Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Hwy. over Black 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Constitution Hwy. over Black Run carry?

About 12,264 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Hwy. over Black Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Constitution Hwy. over Black Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.