US Bridges

German River RD over German River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 826-1.78 Endmaint · Structure no. 000000000016215

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

German River RD over German River is a concrete continuous slab carrying German River RD over German River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesGerman River RD
CrossesGerman River
Location0.02 Rt 826-1.78 Endmaint
RouteCounty Highway 865
Coordinates38.75364, -79.01613
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2018)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 German River RD over German River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is German River RD over German 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does German River RD over German River carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is German River RD over German River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns German River RD over German River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.