US Bridges

Senseny RD over Abrams Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.06 to 779 - 0.02 to 807 · Structure no. 000000000008254

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,529
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senseny RD over Abrams Creek is a concrete slab carrying Senseny RD over Abrams Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 11,529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,044 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSenseny RD
CrossesAbrams Creek
Location0.06 to 779 - 0.02 to 807
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.1714, -78.14158
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,529 (2022)
Projected traffic14,044 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Senseny RD over Abrams Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senseny RD over Abrams 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Senseny RD over Abrams Creek carry?

About 11,529 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Senseny RD over Abrams Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Senseny RD over Abrams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.