US Bridges

Deerfield Valleyrd over Ramsey Draft

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.28 Rt 716 - 0.84 Rt 688 · Structure no. 000000000002045

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield Valleyrd over Ramsey Draft is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deerfield Valleyrd over Ramsey Draft in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerfield Valleyrd
CrossesRamsey Draft
Location0.28 Rt 716 - 0.84 Rt 688
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.24424, -79.33488
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2022)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Deerfield Valleyrd over Ramsey Draft built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deerfield Valleyrd over Ramsey Draft 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Deerfield Valleyrd over Ramsey Draft carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield Valleyrd over Ramsey Draft?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deerfield Valleyrd over Ramsey Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.