US Bridges

Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.02 to 714 - 0.48 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000008194

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run is a concrete slab carrying Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 93 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 387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 620 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStar Tannery RD
CrossesGravel Springs Run
Location0.02 to 714 - 0.48 to 603
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.07518, -78.43346
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2014)
Projected traffic620 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$88 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs 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 2023.

How much traffic does Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Star Tannery RD over Gravel Springs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.