US Bridges

Eastside Highway over Wet Weather Trib S River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.07 Rt 895 - 0.28 Rt 616 · Structure no. 000000000001915

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,275
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastside Highway over Wet Weather Trib S River is a concrete tee beam carrying Eastside Highway over Wet Weather Trib S River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5,275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,882 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesEastside Highway
CrossesWet Weather Trib S River
Location0.07 Rt 895 - 0.28 Rt 616
RouteU.S. Route 340
Coordinates38.1857, -78.84156
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,275 (2022)
Projected traffic5,882 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$98 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastside Highway over Wet Weather Trib S River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastside Highway over Wet Weather Trib S 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 2025.

How much traffic does Eastside Highway over Wet Weather Trib S River carry?

About 5,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eastside Highway over Wet Weather Trib S River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eastside Highway over Wet Weather Trib S River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.