US Bridges

Rockfish RD over Ditch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.98 Rt 605 - 0.07 Rt 775 · Structure no. 000000000002384

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
563
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockfish RD over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Rockfish RD over Ditch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRockfish RD
CrossesDitch
Location0.98 Rt 605 - 0.07 Rt 775
RouteCounty Highway 865
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22356, -78.86112
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic563 (2022)
Projected traffic805 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$20 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockfish RD over Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockfish RD over Ditch 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rockfish RD over Ditch carry?

About 563 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockfish RD over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rockfish RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.