US Bridges

Jennings Gap RD over Jennings Branch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.79 Rt 737 0.07 Rt 250 · Structure no. 000000000002260

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
652
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Gap RD over Jennings Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennings Gap RD over Jennings Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 86 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 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 652 vehicles a day, projected to reach 991 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings Gap RD
CrossesJennings Branch
Location0.79 Rt 737 0.07 Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 736
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26979, -79.1935
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2019)
Projected traffic991 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Jennings Gap RD over Jennings Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Jennings Gap RD over Jennings 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jennings Gap RD over Jennings Branch carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jennings Gap RD over Jennings Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Gap RD over Jennings Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.