US Bridges

Scenic HWY over Jennings Branch

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.35 Rt 738 - 0.12 Rt 250 · Structure no. 000000000028171

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic HWY over Jennings Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scenic HWY over Jennings Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,755 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic HWY
CrossesJennings Branch
Location2.35 Rt 738 - 0.12 Rt 250
RouteState Highway 42
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.23144, -79.16792
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,755 (2022)
Projected traffic1,957 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Scenic HWY over Jennings Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic HWY over Jennings Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Scenic HWY over Jennings Branch carry?

About 1,755 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scenic HWY over Jennings Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic HWY over Jennings Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.