US Bridges

Sawmill Hill RD over Trib Shenandoah River

Good

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.48 to 604 - 0.17 to 606 · Structure no. 000000000025060

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill Hill RD over Trib Shenandoah River is a concrete culvert carrying Sawmill Hill RD over Trib Shenandoah River in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 408 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSawmill Hill RD
CrossesTrib Shenandoah River
Location0.48 to 604 - 0.17 to 606
RouteCounty Highway 607
Coordinates39.10164, -77.90768
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2018)
Projected traffic408 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sawmill Hill RD over Trib Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawmill Hill RD over Trib Shenandoah 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sawmill Hill RD over Trib Shenandoah River carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Sawmill Hill RD over Trib Shenandoah River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Sawmill Hill RD over Trib Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.