US Bridges

Wayne Avenue over South River

FairPosted for load

Waynesboro city, Virginia · 0235SCL Wayn 0119340 · Structure no. 000000000022302

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Avenue over South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Avenue over South River in Waynesboro city, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,240 by 2045. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWayne Avenue
CrossesSouth River
Location0235SCL Wayn 0119340
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaynesboro city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06074, -78.89493
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,240 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$345 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayne Avenue over South River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Avenue over South 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wayne Avenue over South River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wayne Avenue over South River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Avenue over South River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.