US Bridges

Route 340 over Dry Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.32 Rt 607 - 0.99 RT1706 · Structure no. 000000000015886

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,462
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 340 over Dry Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 340 over Dry Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,462 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,205 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 340
CrossesDry Run
Location0.32 Rt 607 - 0.99 RT1706
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.43215, -78.61668
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,462 (2022)
Projected traffic7,205 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 340 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Route 340 over Dry Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 340 over Dry Run carry?

About 6,462 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 340 over Dry Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 340 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.