US Bridges

E Timber Ridge RD over North River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.11 Rt 669 - 0.40 Rt 667 · Structure no. 000000000016012

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Timber Ridge RD over North River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Timber Ridge RD over North River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 289 vehicles a day, projected to reach 445 by 2045. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesE Timber Ridge RD
CrossesNorth River
Location1.11 Rt 669 - 0.40 Rt 667
RouteCounty Highway 668
Coordinates38.28209, -78.85188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2018)
Projected traffic445 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 E Timber Ridge RD over North River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Timber Ridge RD over North River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E Timber Ridge RD over North River carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is E Timber Ridge RD over North River?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E Timber Ridge RD over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.