US Bridges

Barterbrook RD over RTE 81

FairClosed to traffic

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.07 Rt F218-0.08 Rt F217 · Structure no. 000000000002059

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
342 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barterbrook RD over RTE 81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barterbrook RD over RTE 81 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,008 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,370 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBarterbrook RD
CrossesRTE 81
Location0.07 Rt F218-0.08 Rt F217
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.11297, -79.05707
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2022)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barterbrook RD over RTE 81 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barterbrook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Barterbrook RD over RTE 81 carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Barterbrook RD over RTE 81?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Barterbrook RD over RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.