US Bridges

Dolly Madison Road over Norfolk Southern Railway

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, Virginia · .36FROM20 & .04 to Dead E · Structure no. 000000000013035

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolly Madison Road over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dolly Madison Road over Norfolk Southern Railway in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 77 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDolly Madison Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location.36FROM20 & .04 to Dead E
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyOrange County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.23346, -78.15535
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2017)
Projected traffic193 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$875 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolly Madison Road over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Dolly Madison Road over Norfolk Southern Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Dolly Madison Road over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dolly Madison Road over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dolly Madison Road over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.