US Bridges

Wardensville Grade over Gap Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.14 to 616 - 0.05 to 50 · Structure no. 000000000008199

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,465
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardensville Grade over Gap Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wardensville Grade over Gap Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 96 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,633 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWardensville Grade
CrossesGap Run
Location0.14 to 616 - 0.05 to 50
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.19924, -78.2504
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,465 (2022)
Projected traffic1,633 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wardensville Grade over Gap Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Wardensville Grade over Gap 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wardensville Grade over Gap Run carry?

About 1,465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wardensville Grade over Gap Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wardensville Grade over Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.