US Bridges

Airport RD over North River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 696 - 0.01 Rt 11 · Structure no. 000000000028441

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,031
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over North River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport RD over North River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,031 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,425 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesNorth River
Location0.30 Rt 696 - 0.01 Rt 11
RouteCounty Highway 727
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.3534, -78.9459
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,031 (2022)
Projected traffic4,425 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport RD over North River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Airport RD over North River carry?

About 3,031 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Airport RD over North River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.