Blue Ridge Turnpke over Rapidan River

Fair Condition63 years old1,248 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyOrange
LocationOrange/madison Co Line
CarriesBlue Ridge Turnpke
CrossesRapidan River
Coordinates38.23118, -78.21987

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length366.1 ft (111.6 m)
Max Span74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Deck Width32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Deck Area1104.8 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,248 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000012942

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