US Bridges

Freemason Run RD over Freemason Run

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.09 to 758 - 1.62 to 731 · Structure no. 000000000002280

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freemason Run RD over Freemason Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freemason Run RD over Freemason Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFreemason Run RD
CrossesFreemason Run
Location0.09 to 758 - 1.62 to 731
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.33758, -79.11303
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Freemason Run RD over Freemason Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freemason Run RD over Freemason Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Freemason Run RD over Freemason Run carry?

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

How long is Freemason Run RD over Freemason Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Freemason Run RD over Freemason Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.