Ruckman Lane over S Br Potomac River

Fair Condition94 years old123 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHighland
Location0.37 RT 657 - 0.08 RT 640
CarriesRuckman Lane
CrossesS Br Potomac River
Coordinates38.46706, -79.59699

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width25.6 ft (7.8 m)
Deck Area67.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic123 (2021)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010333

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