US Bridges

North Frederick Pk over Parish Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.30 to 608 - 0.18 to 856 · Structure no. 000000000008169

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,362
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Frederick Pk over Parish Run is a concrete culvert carrying North Frederick Pk over Parish Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 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 17,362 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,349 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Frederick Pk
CrossesParish Run
Location0.30 to 608 - 0.18 to 856
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.25318, -78.21545
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,362 (2022)
Projected traffic25,349 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Frederick Pk over Parish Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is North Frederick Pk over Parish 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 2025.

How much traffic does North Frederick Pk over Parish Run carry?

About 17,362 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Frederick Pk over Parish Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns North Frederick Pk over Parish Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.