US Bridges

Parkersburg Tpk over Middle River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.36 Rt 708 0.09 Rt 833 · Structure no. 000000000001893

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkersburg Tpk over Middle River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Parkersburg Tpk over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 4,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,859 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesParkersburg Tpk
CrossesMiddle River
Location2.36 Rt 708 0.09 Rt 833
RouteState Highway 254
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.17421, -79.18075
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,590 (2022)
Projected traffic4,859 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkersburg Tpk over Middle River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkersburg Tpk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Parkersburg Tpk over Middle River carry?

About 4,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkersburg Tpk over Middle River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Parkersburg Tpk over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.