US Bridges

Tasker RD over Opequon Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.18 to 1467 -0.17 to 846 · Structure no. 000000000008237

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,546
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tasker RD over Opequon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tasker RD over Opequon Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 12,546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,317 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTasker RD
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.18 to 1467 -0.17 to 846
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10745, -78.19743
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,546 (2022)
Projected traffic18,317 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$21 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tasker RD over Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tasker RD over Opequon Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tasker RD over Opequon Creek carry?

About 12,546 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tasker RD over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tasker RD over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.