US Bridges

Springhill RD over Middle River

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.70 Rt 742 - 0.04 Rt 732 · Structure no. 000000000001997

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,163
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill RD over Middle River is a concrete tee beam carrying Springhill RD over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,321 by 2045. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSpringhill RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.70 Rt 742 - 0.04 Rt 732
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates38.24918, -79.04941
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2022)
Projected traffic1,321 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$121 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springhill RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springhill RD over Middle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Springhill RD over Middle River carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Springhill RD over Middle River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Springhill RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.