US Bridges

Broad ST (rt 250) over South River

Good

Waynesboro city, Virginia · 1.95ECL WAYN&2.07WCL Wayn · Structure no. 000000000022315

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,718
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad ST (rt 250) over South River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad ST (rt 250) over South River in Waynesboro city, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 68 years old, older 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 9,718 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,752 by 2045. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroad ST (rt 250)
CrossesSouth River
Location1.95ECL WAYN&2.07WCL Wayn
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates38.06934, -78.88538
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,718 (2022)
Projected traffic9,752 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad ST (rt 250) over South River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Broad ST (rt 250) over South 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 Broad ST (rt 250) over South River carry?

About 9,718 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broad ST (rt 250) over South River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Broad ST (rt 250) over South River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.