US Bridges

West Augusta RD over Ramseys Draft

FairPosted for load

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.57 Rt 629 1.79 Rt 250 · Structure no. 000000000002194

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Augusta RD over Ramseys Draft is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Augusta RD over Ramseys Draft in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Augusta RD
CrossesRamseys Draft
Location0.57 Rt 629 1.79 Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 716
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25416, -79.33511
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2019)
Projected traffic59 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 West Augusta RD over Ramseys Draft built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Augusta RD over Ramseys Draft 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 West Augusta RD over Ramseys Draft carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is West Augusta RD over Ramseys Draft?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns West Augusta RD over Ramseys Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.