US Bridges

Old Charles Town R over CSX Transportation

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.30 to 11 - 0.10 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000008305

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,034
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Charles Town R over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Charles Town R over CSX Transportation in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,034 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,399 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Charles Town R
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.30 to 11 - 0.10 to 662
RouteCounty Highway 761
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.23082, -78.11133
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,034 (2022)
Projected traffic8,399 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$86 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Charles Town R over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Charles Town R over CSX Transportation 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old Charles Town R over CSX Transportation carry?

About 6,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Charles Town R over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Charles Town R over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.