US Bridges

Route 262 Bypass over Route 250

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.6 Rt 720 - 0.8 Rt 742 · Structure no. 000000000028769

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,244
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 262 Bypass over Route 250 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 262 Bypass over Route 250 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 8,244 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,558 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 262 Bypass
CrossesRoute 250
Location1.6 Rt 720 - 0.8 Rt 742
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates38.18061, -79.09605
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,244 (2022)
Projected traffic10,558 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 262 Bypass over Route 250 built?

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

What condition is Route 262 Bypass over Route 250 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 262 Bypass over Route 250 carry?

About 8,244 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 262 Bypass over Route 250?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 262 Bypass over Route 250?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.