US Bridges

Constitution Hwy. over Stream

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 1.60 from 609 &.16 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000012932

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Hwy. over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Constitution Hwy. over Stream in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,916 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Hwy.
CrossesStream
Location1.60 from 609 &.16 to 655
RouteState Highway 20
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.20571, -78.2431
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 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 traffic2,615 (2022)
Projected traffic2,916 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Hwy. over Stream 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Constitution Hwy. over Stream carry?

About 2,615 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Constitution Hwy. over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Constitution Hwy. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.