US Bridges

Hangers Mill RD over Jennings Branch

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.86 Rt 835 - 0.20 Rt 250 · Structure no. 000000000028435

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hangers Mill RD over Jennings Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying Hangers Mill RD over Jennings Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHangers Mill RD
CrossesJennings Branch
Location1.86 Rt 835 - 0.20 Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 801
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22133, -79.13556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hangers Mill RD over Jennings Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hangers Mill RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hangers Mill RD over Jennings Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hangers Mill RD over Jennings Branch?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hangers Mill RD over Jennings Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.