JAMES MADISON HIWY
Carrying JAMES MADISON HIWY over TRIBUTARY OF BROAD RUN
00.39FR625/00.99TO55, Prince William, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JAMES MADISON HIWY
The JAMES MADISON HIWY bridge in Prince William, Virginia carries JAMES MADISON HIWY over TRIBUTARY OF BROAD RUN. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 13,410 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JAMES MADISON HIWY compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 13,410 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000014177
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JAMES MADISON HIWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare JAMES MADISON HIWY against other structures in Prince William and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for JAMES MADISON HIWY?
JAMES MADISON HIWY in Prince William, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JAMES MADISON HIWY inspected?
JAMES MADISON HIWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 13,410 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JAMES MADISON HIWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for JAMES MADISON HIWY?
JAMES MADISON HIWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JAMES MADISON HIWY?
JAMES MADISON HIWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is JAMES MADISON HIWY and does age affect safety?
JAMES MADISON HIWY was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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