US Bridges

Route 276 over North Rv @ Weyers Cave

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.00 Augco - 0.00 Rockco · Structure no. 000000000015883

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
407 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,813
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 276 over North Rv @ Weyers Cave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 276 over North Rv @ Weyers Cave in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 68 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 6 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 4,813 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,974 by 2045. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 276
CrossesNorth Rv @ Weyers Cave
Location0.00 Augco - 0.00 Rockco
RouteState Highway 276
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.30583, -78.89375
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,813 (2022)
Projected traffic4,974 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$300 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 276 over North Rv @ Weyers Cave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Route 276 over North Rv @ Weyers Cave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 276 over North Rv @ Weyers Cave carry?

About 4,813 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 276 over North Rv @ Weyers Cave?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Route 276 over North Rv @ Weyers Cave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.