US Bridges

Mill Race RD over RTE 81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.47 Rt 11 - 0.11 Rt 780 · Structure no. 000000000002328

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Race RD over RTE 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Race 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 514 vehicles a day, projected to reach 609 by 2045. The structure is 314 ft (95.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Race RD
CrossesRTE 81
Location0.47 Rt 11 - 0.11 Rt 780
RouteCounty Highway 781
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.2054, -78.99303
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2016)
Projected traffic609 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$46 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Race RD over RTE 81 built?

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

What condition is Mill Race 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 Mill Race RD over RTE 81 carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Mill Race RD over RTE 81?

The structure is 314 ft (95.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Race RD over RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.