US Bridges

Zoar Road over Mine Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · 1.77 from 603 &.02 to 692 · Structure no. 000000000012964

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zoar Road over Mine Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Zoar Road over Mine Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,794 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesZoar Road
CrossesMine Run
Location1.77 from 603 &.02 to 692
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34331, -77.85898
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,277 (2022)
Projected traffic1,794 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zoar Road over Mine Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zoar Road over Mine 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 2024.

How much traffic does Zoar Road over Mine Run carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Zoar Road over Mine Run?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Zoar Road over Mine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.