US Bridges

Jerusalem Churchrd over East Dry Branch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 868 - 0.51 Rt 724 · Structure no. 000000000002199

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerusalem Churchrd over East Dry Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jerusalem Churchrd over East Dry Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJerusalem Churchrd
CrossesEast Dry Branch
Location0.25 Rt 868 - 0.51 Rt 724
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.21667, -79.21602
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2016)
Projected traffic248 by 2042
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 Jerusalem Churchrd over East Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerusalem Churchrd over East Dry Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jerusalem Churchrd over East Dry Branch carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Jerusalem Churchrd over East Dry Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jerusalem Churchrd over East Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.