US Bridges

Main ST (rt 340) over South River

Good

Waynesboro city, Virginia · 0.01EASTAVE-0.00MCELROY · Structure no. 000000000029421

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,179
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST (rt 340) over South River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST (rt 340) over South River in Waynesboro city, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6,179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,890 by 2045. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMain ST (rt 340)
CrossesSouth River
Location0.01EASTAVE-0.00MCELROY
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyWaynesboro city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06797, -78.88486
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,179 (2022)
Projected traffic6,890 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST (rt 340) over South River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST (rt 340) 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 Main ST (rt 340) over South River carry?

About 6,179 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Main ST (rt 340) over South River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (rt 340) over South River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.