US Bridges

Valley Pike over Opequon Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.05 to 649-1.25 Stephen · Structure no. 000000000008041

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Pike over Opequon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Valley Pike over Opequon Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 7,377 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,225 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Pike
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.05 to 649-1.25 Stephen
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10893, -78.20494
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,377 (2022)
Projected traffic8,225 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Valley Pike over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Pike 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Pike over Opequon Creek carry?

About 7,377 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Pike over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Pike over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.