US Bridges

Senseny RD over Opequon Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.00 FRED.-0.00 Clarke CO · Structure no. 000000000005446

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,891
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senseny RD over Opequon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Senseny RD over Opequon Creek in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,891 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,761 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSenseny RD
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.00 FRED.-0.00 Clarke CO
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.15833, -78.08496
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,891 (2022)
Projected traffic2,761 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Senseny RD over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senseny RD over Opequon Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Senseny RD over Opequon Creek carry?

About 1,891 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Senseny RD over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Senseny RD over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.