US Bridges

Spotswood Trail over Blue Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · .75 from 652 & .40 to 738 · Structure no. 000000000012933

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,683
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spotswood Trail over Blue Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Spotswood Trail over Blue Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 84 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 5 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 5,683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,092 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSpotswood Trail
CrossesBlue Run
Location.75 from 652 & .40 to 738
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16772, -78.27192
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,683 (2022)
Projected traffic6,092 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Spotswood Trail over Blue Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Spotswood Trail 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Spotswood Trail over Blue Run carry?

About 5,683 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spotswood Trail over Blue Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Spotswood Trail over Blue Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.