Lee-Jackson HWY over Middle River
FairAugusta County, Virginia · 0.06 Rt 781 - 0.26 Rt 854 · Structure no. 000000000001683
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lee-Jackson HWY over Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee-Jackson HWY over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 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 7,770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,664 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee-Jackson HWY over Middle River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Lee-Jackson HWY over Middle 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Lee-Jackson HWY over Middle River carry?
About 7,770 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lee-Jackson HWY over Middle River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Lee-Jackson HWY over Middle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.