US Bridges

Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Shenandoah River

Fair

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.08 to 603 - 0.05 to 606 · Structure no. 000000000005363

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,460 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,701
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Shenandoah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Shenandoah River in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,463 by 2042. The structure is 1,460 ft (445 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Byrd Hwy-Wbl
CrossesShenandoah River
Location0.08 to 603 - 0.05 to 606
RouteState Highway 7
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.12548, -77.89365
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,460 ft (445 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,701 (2022)
Projected traffic17,463 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$811 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Shenandoah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Shenandoah River carry?

About 17,701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Shenandoah River?

The structure is 1,460 ft (445 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.