US Bridges

Stokesville RD over North River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.08 Rt 718 -0.18 Rt 763 · Structure no. 000000000002221

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
292
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokesville RD over North River is a steel truss - thru carrying Stokesville RD over North River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 5 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2045. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStokesville RD
CrossesNorth River
Location0.08 Rt 718 -0.18 Rt 763
RouteCounty Highway 730
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.35424, -79.15031
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2022)
Projected traffic326 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$299 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stokesville RD over North River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Stokesville RD over North 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stokesville RD over North River carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stokesville RD over North River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Stokesville RD over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.