Route 257 over Dry River
GoodRockingham County, Virginia · 0.18 Rt 738W-0.02 Rt 738E · Structure no. 000000000029418
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,525
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 257 over Dry River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 257 over Dry River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,275 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 257 over Dry River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 257 over Dry 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 257 over Dry River carry?
About 6,525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 257 over Dry River?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Route 257 over Dry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.