US Bridges

J K Robinson - Sbl over Route 522

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 1.64 to 50 - 2.00 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000008070

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,969
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

J K Robinson - Sbl over Route 522 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J K Robinson - Sbl over Route 522 in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 13,969 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,395 by 2045. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesJ K Robinson - Sbl
CrossesRoute 522
Location1.64 to 50 - 2.00 to 11
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates39.21052, -78.18194
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 K Robinson - Sbl over Route 522 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is J K Robinson - Sbl over Route 522 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does J K Robinson - Sbl over Route 522 carry?

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

How long is J K Robinson - Sbl over Route 522?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns J K Robinson - Sbl over Route 522?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.