US Bridges

Austin Ridge Dr. over Austin Run

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.5MRTE.684-0.1M RTE.1924 · Structure no. 000000000028119

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,819
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin Ridge Dr. over Austin Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Austin Ridge Dr. over Austin Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,819 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,258 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAustin Ridge Dr.
CrossesAustin Run
Location0.5MRTE.684-0.1M RTE.1924
RouteCounty Highway 1486
Coordinates38.44183, -77.42094
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.7 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,819 (2022)
Projected traffic4,258 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Austin Ridge Dr. over Austin Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austin Ridge Dr. over Austin Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Austin Ridge Dr. over Austin Run carry?

About 3,819 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Austin Ridge Dr. over Austin Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns Austin Ridge Dr. over Austin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.