US Bridges

Fromans RD over Froman Run

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.50 to 622 -0.21 Shen.Co · Structure no. 000000000008217

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fromans RD over Froman Run is a concrete slab carrying Fromans RD over Froman Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 413 vehicles a day, projected to reach 514 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFromans RD
CrossesFroman Run
Location0.50 to 622 -0.21 Shen.Co
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.09429, -78.33101
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2021)
Projected traffic514 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$58 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fromans RD over Froman Run built?

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

What condition is Fromans RD over Froman 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fromans RD over Froman Run carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Fromans RD over Froman Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fromans RD over Froman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.