Forest Road over North River
PoorAugusta County, Virginia · North River Area · Structure no. 080802000003177
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 1998 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Forest Road over North River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road over North River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 86 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Road over North River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Forest Road over North River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Road over North River carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is Forest Road over North River?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Road over North River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.