US Bridges

Route 262 Bypass over SR 720 (morris Mill Rd)

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.8 Rt 254 - 1.6 Rt 250 · Structure no. 000000000028398

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 262 Bypass over SR 720 (morris Mill Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 262 Bypass over SR 720 (morris Mill Rd) in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,421 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,542 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoute 262 Bypass
CrossesSR 720 (morris Mill Rd)
Location0.8 Rt 254 - 1.6 Rt 250
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates38.16166, -79.11056
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,421 (2022)
Projected traffic11,542 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 262 Bypass over SR 720 (morris Mill Rd) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 262 Bypass over SR 720 (morris Mill Rd) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 262 Bypass over SR 720 (morris Mill Rd) carry?

About 8,421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 262 Bypass over SR 720 (morris Mill Rd)?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 262 Bypass over SR 720 (morris Mill Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.