US Bridges

East Midland Trail over Maury River

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · .02 to 608E & .58 to 608W · Structure no. 000000000015217

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
585 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Midland Trail over Maury River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Midland Trail over Maury River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 10,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,975 by 2045. The structure is 585 ft (178.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Midland Trail
CrossesMaury River
Location.02 to 608E & .58 to 608W
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74522, -79.37232
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length585 ft (178.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,740 (2022)
Projected traffic11,975 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$180 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Midland Trail over Maury River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Midland Trail over Maury 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 East Midland Trail over Maury River carry?

About 10,740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Midland Trail over Maury River?

The structure is 585 ft (178.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns East Midland Trail over Maury River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.