US Bridges

Calf Mountain RD over Sawmill Run

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.20 to 622 - 1.00 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000001978

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calf Mountain RD over Sawmill Run is a steel arch - deck carrying Calf Mountain RD over Sawmill Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 623 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCalf Mountain RD
CrossesSawmill Run
Location0.20 to 622 - 1.00 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.0958, -78.81154
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2022)
Projected traffic789 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$49 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calf Mountain RD over Sawmill Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calf Mountain RD over Sawmill Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Calf Mountain RD over Sawmill Run carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Calf Mountain RD over Sawmill Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Calf Mountain RD over Sawmill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.