US Bridges

Dam Town RD over RTE 81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.14 Rt 924 - 0.09 Rt 777 · Structure no. 000000000002015

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,342
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dam Town RD over RTE 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dam Town RD over RTE 81 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,945 by 2045. The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDam Town RD
CrossesRTE 81
Location0.14 Rt 924 - 0.09 Rt 777
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.23631, -78.96676
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2022)
Projected traffic1,945 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dam Town RD over RTE 81 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dam Town RD over RTE 81 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Dam Town RD over RTE 81 carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dam Town RD over RTE 81?

The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dam Town RD over RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.