US Bridges

Resettlement Road over Jordan River

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .15 FR 628 & 1.15 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000014751

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Resettlement Road over Jordan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Resettlement Road over Jordan River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesResettlement Road
CrossesJordan River
Location.15 FR 628 & 1.15 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.77178, -78.11958
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic231 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Resettlement Road over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Resettlement 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Resettlement Road over Jordan River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Resettlement Road over Jordan River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Resettlement Road over Jordan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.