FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST MIDLAND TRAIL

Carrying EAST MIDLAND TRAIL over MAURY RIVER

.02 TO 608E & .58 TO 608W, Rockbridge, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST MIDLAND TRAIL

The EAST MIDLAND TRAIL bridge in Rockbridge, Virginia carries EAST MIDLAND TRAIL over MAURY RIVER. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 178.2 meters (585 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,740 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How EAST MIDLAND TRAIL compares

▲ 7.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of Virginia bridges
255
Bridges in Rockbridge · 9 in Poor condition
EAST MIDLAND TRAIL 53.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.2
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
53.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
178.2 m (585 ft)
Deck Width
19.3 m (63 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,740 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000015217

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST MIDLAND TRAIL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare EAST MIDLAND TRAIL against other structures in Rockbridge and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for EAST MIDLAND TRAIL?

EAST MIDLAND TRAIL in Rockbridge, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST MIDLAND TRAIL inspected?

EAST MIDLAND TRAIL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,740 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST MIDLAND TRAIL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EAST MIDLAND TRAIL?

EAST MIDLAND TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST MIDLAND TRAIL?

EAST MIDLAND TRAIL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is EAST MIDLAND TRAIL and does age affect safety?

EAST MIDLAND TRAIL was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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