US Bridges

J Kenneth Robinson over Winchester & Western RR

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 1.86 to 522 - 0.14 to 11N · Structure no. 000000000008067

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,969
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J Kenneth Robinson over Winchester & Western RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J Kenneth Robinson over Winchester & Western RR in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,969 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,395 by 2045. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJ Kenneth Robinson
CrossesWinchester & Western RR
Location1.86 to 522 - 0.14 to 11N
RouteState Highway 37
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.21318, -78.14835
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,969 (2022)
Projected traffic20,395 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was J Kenneth Robinson over Winchester & Western RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is J Kenneth Robinson over Winchester & Western RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does J Kenneth Robinson over Winchester & Western RR carry?

About 13,969 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J Kenneth Robinson over Winchester & Western RR?

The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns J Kenneth Robinson over Winchester & Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.