US Bridges

Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Opequon Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.00 CLARK-0.00 Frederick · Structure no. 000000000005379

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,780
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Opequon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Opequon Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,119 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.00 CLARK-0.00 Frederick
RouteState Highway 7
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.17814, -78.07252
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,780 (2022)
Projected traffic20,119 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Opequon Creek carry?

About 13,780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Byrd Hwy-Wbl over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.