US Bridges

Union Church RD over Middle River

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.09 Rt 728S-0.02 Rt 728N · Structure no. 000000000002237

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church RD over Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Church RD over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2045. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUnion Church RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.09 Rt 728S-0.02 Rt 728N
RouteCounty Highway 732
Coordinates38.22305, -79.10629
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2022)
Projected traffic746 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Union Church RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Union Church RD over Middle River carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Church RD over Middle River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Union Church RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.