US Bridges

Midland Trail over Jackson River

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.08 to Wrs - 0.07 Rt 688 · Structure no. 000000000000938

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
394 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,737
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Trail over Jackson River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Midland Trail over Jackson River in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3,737 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,167 by 2045. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Trail
CrossesJackson River
Location0.08 to Wrs - 0.07 Rt 688
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79474, -79.99637
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,737 (2022)
Projected traffic4,167 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Trail over Jackson River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland Trail over Jackson River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Midland Trail over Jackson River carry?

About 3,737 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Midland Trail over Jackson River?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Trail over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.