US Bridges

Shalom RD over South River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.97 Rt 639 - 0.46 Rt 664 · Structure no. 000000000002053

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shalom RD over South River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shalom RD over South River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2045. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesShalom RD
CrossesSouth River
Location0.97 Rt 639 - 0.46 Rt 664
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.03994, -78.95189
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2022)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Shalom RD over South River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shalom RD over South 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 Shalom RD over South River carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shalom RD over South River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Shalom RD over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.