US Bridges

Zachary Taylor HWY over Mountain Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 3.14FR 20 &3.70 to Cul Cl · Structure no. 000000000012943

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,009
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zachary Taylor HWY over Mountain Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Zachary Taylor HWY over Mountain Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 6,009 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,773 by 2045. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesZachary Taylor HWY
CrossesMountain Run
Location3.14FR 20 &3.70 to Cul Cl
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.31135, -77.95609
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,009 (2022)
Projected traffic8,773 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$750 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zachary Taylor HWY over Mountain Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Zachary Taylor HWY over Mountain 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Zachary Taylor HWY over Mountain Run carry?

About 6,009 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zachary Taylor HWY over Mountain Run?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Zachary Taylor HWY over Mountain Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.