US Bridges

Millwood Pk - Sbl over Opequon Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.00 FREDERIC-0.00 Clarke · Structure no. 000000000008059

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millwood Pk - Sbl over Opequon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millwood Pk - Sbl over Opequon Creek in Frederick 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 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 5,898 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,577 by 2045. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMillwood Pk - Sbl
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.00 FREDERIC-0.00 Clarke
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.09732, -78.10878
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,898 (2022)
Projected traffic6,577 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 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 Millwood Pk - Sbl over Opequon Creek built?

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

What condition is Millwood Pk - Sbl 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 Millwood Pk - Sbl over Opequon Creek carry?

About 5,898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Millwood Pk - Sbl over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Millwood Pk - Sbl over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.