US Bridges

Ridge Road over Marsh Run

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · .45 from 609 &1.43 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000013015

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Marsh Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Road over Marsh Run in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 928 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,355 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesMarsh Run
Location.45 from 609 &1.43 to 655
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.23336, -78.27507
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2022)
Projected traffic1,355 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Road over Marsh Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Marsh 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Marsh Run carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ridge Road over Marsh Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ridge Road over Marsh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.