US Bridges

Rosser Avenue over Pratts Run

Fair

Waynesboro city, Virginia · .4WOODLYN CT-.05NORTHGATE · Structure no. 000000000022318

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,854
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosser Avenue over Pratts Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rosser Avenue over Pratts Run in Waynesboro city, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 15,854 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,147 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRosser Avenue
CrossesPratts Run
Location.4WOODLYN CT-.05NORTHGATE
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyWaynesboro city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06775, -78.92262
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,854 (2022)
Projected traffic23,147 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$49 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosser Avenue over Pratts Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosser Avenue over Pratts Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rosser Avenue over Pratts Run carry?

About 15,854 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rosser Avenue over Pratts Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Rosser Avenue over Pratts Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.