US Bridges

Dupont Boulevard over Rockfish Run

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0010250 0006DUPONTEN · Structure no. 000000000024693

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
1998 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dupont Boulevard over Rockfish Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dupont Boulevard over Rockfish Run in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDupont Boulevard
CrossesRockfish Run
Location0010250 0006DUPONTEN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.06534, -78.88143
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1998)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dupont Boulevard over Rockfish Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dupont Boulevard over Rockfish Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Dupont Boulevard over Rockfish Run carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Dupont Boulevard over Rockfish Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Dupont Boulevard over Rockfish Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.