US Bridges

Mcfarland RD over Gap Run

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.43 End MAINT-0.01 TO817 · Structure no. 000000000008309

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarland RD over Gap Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mcfarland RD over Gap Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesMcfarland RD
CrossesGap Run
Location0.43 End MAINT-0.01 TO817
RouteCounty Highway 809
Coordinates39.207, -78.2639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Mcfarland RD over Gap Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Mcfarland RD over Gap Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mcfarland RD over Gap Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mcfarland RD over Gap Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarland RD over Gap Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.