US Bridges

Cline River RD over Middle River

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.24 Rt 775 - 0.51 Rt 777 · Structure no. 000000000029364

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cline River RD over Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cline River RD over Middle River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCline River RD
CrossesMiddle River
Location1.24 Rt 775 - 0.51 Rt 777
RouteCounty Highway 774
Coordinates38.23178, -78.89777
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2019)
Projected traffic67 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cline River RD over Middle River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cline River RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cline River RD over Middle River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cline River RD over Middle River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cline River RD over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.