US Bridges

Churchville Ave over Middle River

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.39 Rt 721 - 0.19 Rt 722 · Structure no. 000000000028260

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,933
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Churchville Ave over Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Churchville Ave over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,933 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,730 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesChurchville Ave
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.39 Rt 721 - 0.19 Rt 722
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates38.21664, -79.13322
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,933 (2022)
Projected traffic7,730 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Churchville Ave over Middle River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Churchville Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Churchville Ave over Middle River carry?

About 6,933 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Churchville Ave over Middle River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Churchville Ave over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.