Shady Elm RD over Route 37
FairFrederick County, Virginia · 1.25 to 649 - 0.55 to 652 · Structure no. 000000000008244
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 696
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shady Elm RD over Route 37 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shady Elm RD over Route 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 5 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 696 vehicles a day, projected to reach 783 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shady Elm RD over Route 37 built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shady Elm RD over Route 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Shady Elm RD over Route 37 carry?
About 696 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Shady Elm RD over Route 37?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Shady Elm RD over Route 37?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.