US Bridges

Wilda RD over South River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.40 Rt 657 - 1.35 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000002089

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilda RD over South River is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilda RD over South River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilda RD
CrossesSouth River
Location0.40 Rt 657 - 1.35 Rt 608
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.02257, -79.09402
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$80 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilda RD over South River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilda 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wilda RD over South River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wilda RD over South River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Wilda RD over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.