US Bridges

Route 253 over South Rv @ Port-Republic

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 825 - 0.06 RT1605 · Structure no. 000000000016008

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,040
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 253 over South Rv @ Port-Republic is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 253 over South Rv @ Port-Republic 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 6,040 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,083 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 253
CrossesSouth Rv @ Port-Republic
Location0.05 Rt 825 - 0.06 RT1605
RouteState Highway 253
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29424, -78.81037
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,040 (2022)
Projected traffic6,083 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$165 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 253 over South Rv @ Port-Republic built?

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

What condition is Route 253 over South Rv @ Port-Republic 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 253 over South Rv @ Port-Republic carry?

About 6,040 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 253 over South Rv @ Port-Republic?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 253 over South Rv @ Port-Republic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.