US Bridges

Madison Run Road over Madison Run

Good

Orange County, Virginia · .04 from 647 & .36 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000013012

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
753
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Run Road over Madison Run is a concrete slab carrying Madison Run Road over Madison Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 894 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMadison Run Road
CrossesMadison Run
Location.04 from 647 & .36 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 639
Coordinates38.19275, -78.13293
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2022)
Projected traffic894 by 2045
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 Madison Run Road over Madison Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Run Road over Madison Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Run Road over Madison Run carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Madison Run Road over Madison Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Run Road over Madison Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.