US Bridges

Keezletown RD over RTE 81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.02 Rt 11 - 0.23 Rt 778 · Structure no. 000000000002287

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,779
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keezletown RD over RTE 81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keezletown 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 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 2,779 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,021 by 2045. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKeezletown RD
CrossesRTE 81
Location1.02 Rt 11 - 0.23 Rt 778
RouteCounty Highway 750
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26964, -78.93828
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,779 (2022)
Projected traffic4,021 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$48 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Keezletown RD over RTE 81 built?

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

What condition is Keezletown 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 Keezletown RD over RTE 81 carry?

About 2,779 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Keezletown RD over RTE 81?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Keezletown RD over RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.