US Bridges

Route 259 over Capon Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 2.31 Rt 820 - 0.34 to Wva · Structure no. 000000000015856

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 259 over Capon Run is a concrete slab carrying Route 259 over Capon Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 91 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 6 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 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,465 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 259
CrossesCapon Run
Location2.31 Rt 820 - 0.34 to Wva
RouteState Highway 259
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.77684, -78.89843
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2022)
Projected traffic2,465 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Route 259 over Capon Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Route 259 over Capon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 259 over Capon Run carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 259 over Capon Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 259 over Capon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.