US Bridges

Calf Mountain RD over Trib Sawmill Run

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.00 TOECLWAYNE-1.20TO611 · Structure no. 000000000002028

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calf Mountain RD over Trib Sawmill Run is a steel arch - deck carrying Calf Mountain RD over Trib 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 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCalf Mountain RD
CrossesTrib Sawmill Run
Location2.00 TOECLWAYNE-1.20TO611
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.08126, -78.8243
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2022)
Projected traffic789 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calf Mountain RD over Trib Sawmill Run built?

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

What condition is Calf Mountain RD over Trib 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 2023.

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

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

How long is Calf Mountain RD over Trib Sawmill Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Calf Mountain RD over Trib Sawmill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.