US Bridges

Shenandoah Mtn DR over Calfpasture River

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 4.09 Rt 728 - 0.02 Rt 715 · Structure no. 000000000001866

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,298
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenandoah Mtn DR over Calfpasture River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shenandoah Mtn DR over Calfpasture River in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 91 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,298 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,562 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesShenandoah Mtn DR
CrossesCalfpasture River
Location4.09 Rt 728 - 0.02 Rt 715
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates38.27362, -79.30067
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,298 (2022)
Projected traffic2,562 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$193 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenandoah Mtn DR over Calfpasture River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Shenandoah Mtn DR over Calfpasture River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Shenandoah Mtn DR over Calfpasture River carry?

About 2,298 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shenandoah Mtn DR over Calfpasture River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Shenandoah Mtn DR over Calfpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.