US Bridges

Route 262 Bypass over Bmilk Spring& Bbranch RR

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.10 Rt 252 - 0.8 Rt 254 · Structure no. 000000000028422

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
705 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 262 Bypass over Bmilk Spring& Bbranch RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 262 Bypass over Bmilk Spring& Bbranch RR 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 13,387 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,545 by 2042. The structure is 705 ft (215 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoute 262 Bypass
CrossesBmilk Spring& Bbranch RR
Location1.10 Rt 252 - 0.8 Rt 254
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates38.14107, -79.11105
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length705 ft (215 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,387 (2022)
Projected traffic19,545 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bmilk Spring& Bbranch RR built?

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

What condition is Route 262 Bypass over Bmilk Spring& Bbranch RR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 262 Bypass over Bmilk Spring& Bbranch RR carry?

About 13,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 262 Bypass over Bmilk Spring& Bbranch RR?

The structure is 705 ft (215 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 262 Bypass over Bmilk Spring& Bbranch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.