US Bridges

Wardensville Pike over Duck Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.12 to 603 - 0.07 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000008107

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,060
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardensville Pike over Duck Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wardensville Pike over Duck Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,346 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWardensville Pike
CrossesDuck Run
Location0.12 to 603 - 0.07 to 608
RouteState Highway 55
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.09808, -78.44929
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2022)
Projected traffic4,346 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$187 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wardensville Pike over Duck Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wardensville Pike over Duck Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wardensville Pike over Duck Run carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wardensville Pike over Duck Run?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wardensville Pike over Duck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.