Natural Chimney RD over North River
FairPosted for loadAugusta County, Virginia · 0.03 Rt 730 - 0.32 Rt 936 · Structure no. 000000000002230
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 936
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Natural Chimney RD over North River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natural Chimney RD over North River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 936 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natural Chimney RD over North River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natural Chimney 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Natural Chimney RD over North River carry?
About 936 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Natural Chimney RD over North River?
The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Natural Chimney RD over North River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.