Dooms Crossing over South River
FairAugusta County, Virginia · 0.47 Rt 340 - 0.10 Rt 865 · Structure no. 000000000001979
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 272 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,630
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dooms Crossing over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dooms Crossing over South 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2045. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Dooms Crossing over South River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dooms Crossing over South 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Dooms Crossing over South River carry?
About 1,630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dooms Crossing over South River?
The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dooms Crossing over South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.