Route 262 Wbl over Route 11 Nbl & Sbl
Augusta County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Route 262 Wbl over Route 11 Nbl & Sbl in Augusta County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 7,509 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 124 of the 356 inventoried bridges in Augusta County rated good (34.8%); 10 (2.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 249 ft |
| Location | 0.85 81 Sbl - 0.70 Rt 613 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000026934 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Augusta County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 81 over Trib South River | 1966 | 49,688 | Fair |
| Route 0081 over Broadhead Creek | 1966 | 49,688 | Fair |
| Sbl Route 0081 over Christians Creek | 1966 | 49,688 | Fair |
| Route 0081 over Trib Christians Creek | 1966 | 49,688 | Fair |
| Route 0064 over Goose Creek | 1969 | 42,175 | Fair |
| Nbl Route 0081 over Ramp 1 | 1969 | 30,927 | Fair |
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