US Bridges

Rapidan Road over Branch of Rapidan River

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · .13 from 627 & .88 to 673 · Structure no. 000000000012974

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,136
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapidan Road over Branch of Rapidan River is a concrete slab carrying Rapidan Road over Branch of Rapidan River in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,476 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRapidan Road
CrossesBranch of Rapidan River
Location.13 from 627 & .88 to 673
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.30364, -78.05136
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2022)
Projected traffic1,476 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rapidan Road over Branch of Rapidan River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapidan Road over Branch of 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 Rapidan Road over Branch of Rapidan River carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rapidan Road over Branch of Rapidan River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rapidan Road over Branch of Rapidan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.