US Bridges

Red Gate RD over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Clarke County, Virginia · 1.20 to 626 - 0.00 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000005439

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Gate RD over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Gate RD over Long Branch in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Gate RD
CrossesLong Branch
Location1.20 to 626 - 0.00 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.03586, -78.05313
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2022)
Projected traffic537 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Red Gate RD over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Gate RD over Long Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Red Gate RD over Long Branch carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Gate RD over Long Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Gate RD over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.