US Bridges

Eagle Rock LN over Middle River

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.46 Rt 250-0.02 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000002203

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Rock LN over Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Rock LN over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 266 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle Rock LN
CrossesMiddle River
Location1.46 Rt 250-0.02 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.20229, -79.15201
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic266 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$258 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Rock LN over Middle River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Eagle Rock LN over Middle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Eagle Rock LN over Middle River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Eagle Rock LN over Middle River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Rock LN over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.