US Bridges

Hewitt RD over Middle River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.99 Rt 876 - 1.62 Rt 708 · Structure no. 000000000002178

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hewitt RD over Middle River is a steel truss - thru carrying Hewitt RD over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 93 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHewitt RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.99 Rt 876 - 1.62 Rt 708
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.15213, -79.17982
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2019)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hewitt RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Hewitt RD over Middle 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hewitt RD over Middle River carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hewitt RD over Middle River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hewitt RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.