Blue Ridge Turnpke over Rapidan River
FairOrange County, Virginia · Orange/Madison CO Line · Structure no. 000000000012942
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 366 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,248
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ridge Turnpke over Rapidan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ridge Turnpke over Rapidan River in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 62 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 1,248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2042. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ridge Turnpke over Rapidan River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Blue Ridge Turnpke over Rapidan River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Ridge Turnpke over Rapidan River carry?
About 1,248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ridge Turnpke over Rapidan River?
The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ridge Turnpke over Rapidan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.