Zachary Taylor HWY over Rapidan River
FairOrange County, Virginia · Culpeper/Orange CO Line · Structure no. 000000000012957
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 402 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,530
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zachary Taylor HWY over Rapidan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zachary Taylor HWY over Rapidan River in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,489 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zachary Taylor HWY over Rapidan River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zachary Taylor HWY 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Zachary Taylor HWY over Rapidan River carry?
About 7,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Zachary Taylor HWY over Rapidan River?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Zachary Taylor HWY over Rapidan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.