Dearing Road over Jordan River
GoodRappahannock County, Virginia · .24 FR 629 & .20 to 659 · Structure no. 000000000014723
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dearing Road over Jordan River is a concrete slab carrying Dearing Road over Jordan River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 72 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dearing Road over Jordan River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Dearing Road over Jordan River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Dearing Road over Jordan River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Dearing Road over Jordan River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Dearing Road over Jordan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.