Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Middle River Route 778 Bridge

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Photos taken Nov. 2006 by Kevin M. Byrne

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Plaque

1915
Champion Bridge Co.
Wilmington, O.

Overview: Through truss bridge over Middle River on Route 778
Location: Augusta County, Virginia
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1915 by the Champion Bridge Co.
Builder: - Champion Bridge Co. of Wilmington, Ohio
Design: Pin-connected, 10-panel Camelback Pratt through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 182.1 ft.
Total length: 182.1 ft.
Deck width: 14.4 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 15.6 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Approximate latitude, longitude: +38.22833, -78.92500 (decimal degrees)
38°13'42" N, 78°55'30" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 17/681622/4233185 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Fort Defiance
Inventory number: BH 33591 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 08/2007): Deck condition rating: Very Good (8 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 16.0 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2001): 314