Blugrass Valley RD over S Br Potomac River
PoorPosted for loadHighland County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 642 - 0.95 Rt 637 · Structure no. 000000000010327
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 244
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blugrass Valley RD over S Br Potomac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blugrass Valley RD over S Br Potomac River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 244 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blugrass Valley RD over S Br Potomac River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blugrass Valley RD over S Br Potomac 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 Blugrass Valley RD over S Br Potomac River carry?
About 244 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blugrass Valley RD over S Br Potomac River?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Blugrass Valley RD over S Br Potomac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.