US Bridges

Browns Gap RD over Madison Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 659 - 0.30 Rt 708 · Structure no. 000000000015741

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Gap RD over Madison Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Browns Gap RD over Madison Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 73 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 5 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 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 386 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Gap RD
CrossesMadison Run
Location0.15 Rt 659 - 0.30 Rt 708
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25884, -78.77862
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2021)
Projected traffic386 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Gap RD over Madison Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Browns Gap RD over Madison 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Gap RD over Madison Run carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Browns Gap RD over Madison Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Gap RD over Madison Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.