US Bridges

Hotchkiss RD over Jennings Branch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.55 Rt 801 - 0.02 Rt 250 · Structure no. 000000000002370

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
539
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hotchkiss RD over Jennings Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hotchkiss RD over Jennings Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 539 vehicles a day, projected to reach 601 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHotchkiss RD
CrossesJennings Branch
Location1.55 Rt 801 - 0.02 Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 835
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22491, -79.15994
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2022)
Projected traffic601 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$139 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hotchkiss RD over Jennings Branch built?

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

What condition is Hotchkiss RD over Jennings Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hotchkiss RD over Jennings Branch carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hotchkiss RD over Jennings Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hotchkiss RD over Jennings Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.