US Bridges

Shenandoah Mtn DR over Ramseys Draft

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 3.57 Highld CO-1.08 RT716 · Structure no. 000000000029275

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,082
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenandoah Mtn DR over Ramseys Draft is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shenandoah Mtn DR over Ramseys Draft in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,206 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesShenandoah Mtn DR
CrossesRamseys Draft
Location3.57 Highld CO-1.08 RT716
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates38.29128, -79.34527
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,082 (2022)
Projected traffic1,206 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenandoah Mtn DR over Ramseys Draft built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shenandoah Mtn DR over Ramseys Draft 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shenandoah Mtn DR over Ramseys Draft carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shenandoah Mtn DR over Ramseys Draft?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Shenandoah Mtn DR over Ramseys Draft?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.