US Bridges

Route 42 over North Rv @ Bridgewater

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.13 RT727-0.03 Scl Bridw · Structure no. 000000000015803

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,809
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 42 over North Rv @ Bridgewater is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 42 over North Rv @ Bridgewater in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 3,809 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,247 by 2045. The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 42
CrossesNorth Rv @ Bridgewater
Location0.13 RT727-0.03 Scl Bridw
RouteState Highway 42
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37907, -78.97997
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length339 ft (103.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,809 (2022)
Projected traffic4,247 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 42 over North Rv @ Bridgewater built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 42 over North Rv @ Bridgewater 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 42 over North Rv @ Bridgewater carry?

About 3,809 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 42 over North Rv @ Bridgewater?

The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 42 over North Rv @ Bridgewater?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.