CAVE MTN LAKE RD
Carrying CAVE MTN LAKE RD over ELK CREEK
1.76 TO 823 & 0.04 TO 759, Rockbridge, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CAVE MTN LAKE RD
The CAVE MTN LAKE RD bridge in Rockbridge, Virginia carries CAVE MTN LAKE RD over ELK CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 91 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CAVE MTN LAKE RD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1937
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 18.9 m (62 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.1 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 91 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000015711
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CAVE MTN LAKE RD 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 CAVE MTN LAKE RD against other structures in Rockbridge and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
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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 CAVE MTN LAKE RD?
CAVE MTN LAKE RD in Rockbridge, Virginia, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CAVE MTN LAKE RD inspected?
CAVE MTN LAKE RD'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 91 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAVE MTN LAKE RD 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 CAVE MTN LAKE RD?
CAVE MTN LAKE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CAVE MTN LAKE RD?
CAVE MTN LAKE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is CAVE MTN LAKE RD and does age affect safety?
CAVE MTN LAKE RD was built in 1937, making it 89 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.
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