US Bridges

Toll Gate RD over RTE 81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 11 - 0.25 Rt 816 · Structure no. 000000000002273

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toll Gate RD over RTE 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Toll Gate RD over RTE 81 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 458 by 2045. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesToll Gate RD
CrossesRTE 81
Location0.25 Rt 11 - 0.25 Rt 816
RouteCounty Highway 742
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22878, -78.97703
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2019)
Projected traffic458 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$52 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Toll Gate RD over RTE 81 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll Gate RD over RTE 81 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Toll Gate RD over RTE 81 carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Toll Gate RD over RTE 81?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Toll Gate RD over RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.