US Bridges

Dices Spring Rd. over Rte. 81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.27 Rt 11 - 0.38 Rt 992 · Structure no. 000000000002411

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dices Spring Rd. over Rte. 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dices Spring 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDices Spring Rd.
CrossesRte. 81
Location0.27 Rt 11 - 0.38 Rt 992
RouteCounty Highway 994
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.30959, -78.93065
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2022)
Projected traffic863 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$48 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dices Spring Rd. over Rte. 81 built?

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

What condition is Dices Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dices Spring Rd. over Rte. 81 carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dices Spring Rd. over Rte. 81?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dices Spring Rd. over Rte. 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.