River Road over Cowpasture River
GoodBath County, Virginia · 2.93 to 629 & 3.77 to 624 · Structure no. 000000000002505
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Cowpasture River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Cowpasture River in Bath County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Cowpasture River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Cowpasture 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Cowpasture River carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is River Road over Cowpasture River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Cowpasture River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.