Summerdean RD over Middle River
PoorPosted for loadAugusta County, Virginia · 0.59 to 603 & 0.93 to 677 · Structure no. 000000000001942
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Summerdean RD over Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summerdean RD over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Summerdean RD over Middle River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Summerdean RD over Middle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Summerdean RD over Middle River carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Summerdean RD over Middle River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Summerdean RD over Middle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.