US Bridges

Main Street over South River

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.03 to 1206- 0.02 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000002418

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,278
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over South River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over South River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesSouth River
Location0.03 to 1206- 0.02 to 662
RouteCounty Highway 1205
Coordinates38.00488, -79.15519
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2022)
Projected traffic1,289 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over South River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over South River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over South River carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over South River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.