US Bridges

Jacksons Way over Madison Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 1604- 1.40 Rt 340 · Structure no. 000000000016243

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacksons Way over Madison Run is a concrete slab carrying Jacksons Way over Madison Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 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 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJacksons Way
CrossesMadison Run
Location0.20 Rt 1604- 1.40 Rt 340
RouteCounty Highway 955
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29558, -78.80361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2018)
Projected traffic231 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$212 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacksons Way over Madison Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Jacksons Way 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jacksons Way over Madison Run carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Jacksons Way over Madison Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jacksons Way over Madison Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.