US Bridges

Route 262 Wbl over Route 11 Nbl & Sbl

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.85 81 Sbl - 0.70 Rt 613 · Structure no. 000000000026934

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,509
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 262 Wbl over Route 11 Nbl & Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 262 Wbl over Route 11 Nbl & Sbl in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,509 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,963 by 2045. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 262 Wbl
CrossesRoute 11 Nbl & Sbl
Location0.85 81 Sbl - 0.70 Rt 613
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates38.12048, -79.0662
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,509 (2022)
Projected traffic10,963 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 262 Wbl over Route 11 Nbl & Sbl built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 262 Wbl over Route 11 Nbl & Sbl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 262 Wbl over Route 11 Nbl & Sbl carry?

About 7,509 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 262 Wbl over Route 11 Nbl & Sbl?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route 262 Wbl over Route 11 Nbl & Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.