Virginia Avenue over Calfpasture River
FairPosted for loadRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.02 to Ecl & 0.05 to 39 · Structure no. 000000000015208
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,641
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Virginia Avenue over Calfpasture River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Avenue over Calfpasture River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,641 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2045. The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Virginia Avenue over Calfpasture River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Virginia Avenue over Calfpasture River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Virginia Avenue over Calfpasture River carry?
About 1,641 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Virginia Avenue over Calfpasture River?
The structure is 238 ft (72.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Virginia Avenue over Calfpasture River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.