US Bridges

Bergton RD over German River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 826 - 1.90 Rt 259 · Structure no. 000000000016192

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bergton RD over German River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bergton RD over German River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesBergton RD
CrossesGerman River
Location0.10 Rt 826 - 1.90 Rt 259
RouteCounty Highway 820
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76749, -78.94092
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2022)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$73 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bergton RD over German River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bergton RD over German River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bergton RD over German River carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bergton RD over German River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bergton RD over German River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.