Forge Road over Buffalo Creek

Fair Condition87 years old819 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRockbridge
Location.01 To 700n & .01 To 700s
CarriesForge Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates37.68587, -79.43405

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length225.1 ft (68.6 m)
Max Span83.0 ft (25.3 m)
Deck Width26.2 ft (8 m)
Deck Area548.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1939

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic819 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000015401

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