US Bridges

Constitution Hwy. over Laurel Run

Good

Orange County, Virginia · .45 from 635 & .32 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000012926

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,953
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Hwy. over Laurel Run is a concrete culvert carrying Constitution Hwy. over Laurel 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,953 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,408 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Hwy.
CrossesLaurel Run
Location.45 from 635 & .32 to 675
RouteState Highway 20
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.23941, -78.14819
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Laurel Run built?

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

What condition is Constitution Hwy. over Laurel Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

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

How long is Constitution Hwy. over Laurel Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Constitution Hwy. over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.