N. Blue Ridge Tpk. over Robinson River
Madison County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- N. Blue Ridge Tpk. over Robinson River in Madison County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,682 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 23 of the 80 inventoried bridges in Madison County rated good (28.7%); 8 (10.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 304 ft |
| Location | .03 From 609S&.08 To 609N |
| NBI structure number | 000000000025399 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Madison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBL Seminole Trail over Robinson River | 1970 | 9,025 | Fair |
| NBL Seminole Trail over Robinson River | 1998 | 9,025 | Good |
| S. Seminole Trail over Little Crooked Run | 1936 | 8,406 | Fair |
| James Madison Hwy. over Crooked Run | 1929 | 6,578 | Fair |
| James Madison Hwy. over Great Run | 1930 | 5,776 | Fair |
| James Madison Hwy over Robinson River | 1996 | 5,776 | Good |
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