US Bridges

Weyers Cave RD over Middle River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.25 to 772 - 0.40 to 865 · Structure no. 000000000001906

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
427 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,906
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weyers Cave RD over Middle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weyers Cave RD over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,908 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWeyers Cave RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.25 to 772 - 0.40 to 865
RouteState Highway 256
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.268, -78.86751
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length427 ft (130.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,906 (2022)
Projected traffic6,908 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weyers Cave RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weyers Cave RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Weyers Cave RD over Middle River carry?

About 5,906 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Weyers Cave RD over Middle River?

The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Weyers Cave RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.