US Bridges

Freemason RD over Freemason Run

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 763 - 0.40 Rt 760 · Structure no. 000000000002279

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freemason RD over Freemason Run is a concrete slab carrying Freemason RD over Freemason Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFreemason RD
CrossesFreemason Run
Location0.00 Rt 763 - 0.40 Rt 760
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.33752, -79.11802
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2022)
Projected traffic552 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$63 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freemason RD over Freemason Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Freemason RD over Freemason Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Freemason RD over Freemason Run carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Freemason RD over Freemason Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Freemason RD over Freemason Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.