US Bridges

Damtown RD over Middle River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 927 - 1.41 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000002014

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,104
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Damtown RD over Middle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Damtown RD over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2045. The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDamtown RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.05 Rt 927 - 1.41 Rt 608
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.20891, -78.92725
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length340 ft (103.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2022)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$45 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Damtown RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Damtown RD over Middle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Damtown RD over Middle River carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Damtown RD over Middle River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Damtown RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.