US Bridges

Jacksontown Road over Norfolk Southern Railway

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Virginia · .05 from 20 & .28 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000013011

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacksontown Road over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jacksontown Road over Norfolk Southern Railway in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesJacksontown Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location.05 from 20 & .28 to 655
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22138, -78.18921
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2017)
Projected traffic187 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$315 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacksontown Road over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Jacksontown Road over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jacksontown Road over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Jacksontown Road over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jacksontown Road over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.