Wades Road over Cedar Grove Branch
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.40 to 726 & 0.60 to 729 · Structure no. 000000000015653
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wades Road over Cedar Grove Branch is a concrete slab carrying Wades Road over Cedar Grove Branch in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wades Road over Cedar Grove Branch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wades Road over Cedar Grove Branch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wades Road over Cedar Grove Branch carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Wades Road over Cedar Grove Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wades Road over Cedar Grove Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.