US Bridges

Route 340 over Madison Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.29 Rt 659 - 1.22 Rt 955 · Structure no. 000000000015892

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,921
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 340 over Madison Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 340 over Madison Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 3,921 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,372 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRoute 340
CrossesMadison Run
Location0.29 Rt 659 - 1.22 Rt 955
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.2857, -78.7947
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,921 (2022)
Projected traffic4,372 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$143 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 340 over Madison Run built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 340 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 340 over Madison Run carry?

About 3,921 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 340 over Madison Run?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 340 over Madison Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.