US Bridges

Front Royal Pk-Sbl over Tributary Opequon Creek

Fair

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.25 to 644 - 0.60 to 756 · Structure no. 000000000024763

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,912
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Royal Pk-Sbl over Tributary Opequon Creek is a concrete frame carrying Front Royal Pk-Sbl over Tributary Opequon Creek in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,912 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,553 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFront Royal Pk-Sbl
CrossesTributary Opequon Creek
Location0.25 to 644 - 0.60 to 756
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10608, -78.15827
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,912 (2022)
Projected traffic11,553 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Front Royal Pk-Sbl over Tributary Opequon Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front Royal Pk-Sbl over Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Front Royal Pk-Sbl over Tributary Opequon Creek carry?

About 7,912 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Front Royal Pk-Sbl over Tributary Opequon Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Front Royal Pk-Sbl over Tributary Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.