US Bridges

John Marshall HWY over Cedar Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.00 Shen CO-0.00 Fred CO · Structure no. 000000000008108

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,440
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Marshall HWY over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying John Marshall HWY over Cedar Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 4,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,482 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Marshall HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.00 Shen CO-0.00 Fred CO
RouteState Highway 55
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.08178, -78.42531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,440 (2022)
Projected traffic6,482 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$405 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Marshall HWY over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Marshall HWY over Cedar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does John Marshall HWY over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,440 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Marshall HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns John Marshall HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.