US Bridges

Ramsey Gap RD over Calfpasture River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · .01 Rt 600 & 4.46 Rt 42 · Structure no. 000000000002139

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey Gap RD over Calfpasture River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramsey Gap RD over Calfpasture River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRamsey Gap RD
CrossesCalfpasture River
Location.01 Rt 600 & 4.46 Rt 42
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.08596, -79.46175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Ramsey Gap RD over Calfpasture River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramsey Gap RD over Calfpasture 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 Ramsey Gap RD over Calfpasture River carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ramsey Gap RD over Calfpasture River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Gap RD over Calfpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.