US Bridges

Merrimans Lane over Va 37

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 1.25 to 622 - 1.50 to 50 · Structure no. 000000000008212

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,392
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Merrimans Lane over Va 37 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merrimans Lane over Va 37 in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 1,392 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,692 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMerrimans Lane
CrossesVa 37
Location1.25 to 622 - 1.50 to 50
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.17474, -78.20718
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2020)
Projected traffic1,692 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Merrimans Lane over Va 37 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Merrimans Lane over Va 37 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Merrimans Lane over Va 37 carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Merrimans Lane over Va 37?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Merrimans Lane over Va 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.