PORT REPUBLIC RD
Carrying PORT REPUBLIC RD over NORTH RV @ PORT-REPUBLIC
0.10 TO 605 - .30 TO 1601, Rockingham, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PORT REPUBLIC RD
The PORT REPUBLIC RD bridge in Rockingham, Virginia carries PORT REPUBLIC RD over NORTH RV @ PORT-REPUBLIC. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 150.6 meters (494 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,040 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PORT REPUBLIC RD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 150.6 m (494 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,040 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000016009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
PORT REPUBLIC RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PORT REPUBLIC RD against other structures in Rockingham 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 PORT REPUBLIC RD?
PORT REPUBLIC RD in Rockingham, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PORT REPUBLIC RD inspected?
PORT REPUBLIC 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 6,040 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PORT REPUBLIC RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PORT REPUBLIC RD?
PORT REPUBLIC RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PORT REPUBLIC RD?
PORT REPUBLIC RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is PORT REPUBLIC RD and does age affect safety?
PORT REPUBLIC RD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
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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