US Bridges

Jericho Road over Big Indian Run

Good

Rappahannock County, Virginia · .70 FR 522 & 5.90 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000027860

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jericho Road over Big Indian Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jericho Road over Big Indian Run in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesJericho Road
CrossesBig Indian Run
Location.70 FR 522 & 5.90 to 647
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyRappahannock County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.78889, -78.09278
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2019)
Projected traffic156 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Jericho Road over Big Indian Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jericho Road over Big Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jericho Road over Big Indian Run carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jericho Road over Big Indian Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jericho Road over Big Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.