US Bridges

Millwood Pike- Nbl over Opequon Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.00 FREDERIC-0.00 Clarke · Structure no. 000000000008060

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millwood Pike- Nbl over Opequon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Millwood Pike- Nbl over Opequon Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 82 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 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMillwood Pike- Nbl
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.00 FREDERIC-0.00 Clarke
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.0975, -78.1087
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
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.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$178 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millwood Pike- Nbl over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Millwood Pike- Nbl 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 2023.

How much traffic does Millwood Pike- Nbl over Opequon Creek carry?

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

How long is Millwood Pike- Nbl over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Millwood Pike- Nbl over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.