US Bridges

Westminster Road over Dry Run

Fair

Bath County, Virginia · 5.48 Rt 625 - 0.02 Rt 609 · Structure no. 000000000002499

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westminster Road over Dry Run is a concrete slab carrying Westminster Road over Dry Run in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesWestminster Road
CrossesDry Run
Location5.48 Rt 625 - 0.02 Rt 609
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyBath County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07939, -79.69802
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2021)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$28 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westminster Road over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Westminster Road over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Westminster Road over Dry Run carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Westminster Road over Dry Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Westminster Road over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.