US Bridges

Port Republic RD over North Rv @ Port-Republic

Poor

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.10 to 605 - .30 to 1601 · Structure no. 000000000016009

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
494 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,040
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Republic RD over North Rv @ Port-Republic is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Republic RD over North Rv @ Port-Republic in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,040 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,083 by 2045. The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Republic RD
CrossesNorth Rv @ Port-Republic
Location0.10 to 605 - .30 to 1601
RouteState Highway 253
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.29755, -78.81133
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length494 ft (150.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,040 (2022)
Projected traffic6,083 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$90 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Republic RD over North Rv @ Port-Republic built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Port Republic RD over North Rv @ Port-Republic in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Port Republic RD over North Rv @ Port-Republic carry?

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

How long is Port Republic RD over North Rv @ Port-Republic?

The structure is 494 ft (150.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Port Republic RD over North Rv @ Port-Republic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.