US Bridges

Windswept RD over Middle River

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.57 Rt 1916- 0.17 Rt 906 · Structure no. 000000000024968

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windswept RD over Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windswept RD over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWindswept RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.57 Rt 1916- 0.17 Rt 906
RouteCounty Highway 780
Coordinates38.20979, -78.97747
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2019)
Projected traffic331 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windswept RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windswept RD over Middle River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Windswept RD over Middle River carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Windswept RD over Middle River?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Windswept RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.