US Bridges

Entry School Road over Meadow Run

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.09 Rt 608 - 1.09 Rt 796 · Structure no. 000000000002344

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entry School Road over Meadow Run is a steel arch - deck carrying Entry School Road over Meadow Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 635 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEntry School Road
CrossesMeadow Run
Location0.09 Rt 608 - 1.09 Rt 796
RouteCounty Highway 795
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.12719, -78.94567
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2017)
Projected traffic635 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$72 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Entry School Road over Meadow Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Entry School Road over Meadow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Entry School Road over Meadow Run carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Entry School Road over Meadow Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Entry School Road over Meadow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.