Bergton RD over Capon Run
PoorRockingham County, Virginia · 0.17 Rt 259 - 1.83 Rt 826 · Structure no. 000000000016190
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,081
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bergton RD over Capon Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bergton RD over Capon Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bergton RD over Capon Run built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Bergton RD over Capon Run 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bergton RD over Capon Run carry?
About 1,081 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bergton RD over Capon Run?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bergton RD over Capon Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.