US Bridges

Cedar Green RD over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 703N-0.06 Rt 703S · Structure no. 000000000002152

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Green RD over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Green RD over CSX Railroad in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,213 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,352 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Green RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.03 Rt 703N-0.06 Rt 703S
RouteCounty Highway 693
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.14378, -79.136
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,213 (2022)
Projected traffic1,352 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$92 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Green RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Green RD over CSX Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Green RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Green RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Green RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.