US Bridges

Front Royal Pk-Nbl over Opequon Creek

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.30 to F1054-0.05 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000024869

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,912
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Royal Pk-Nbl over Opequon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Royal Pk-Nbl over 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 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 7,912 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,553 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFront Royal Pk-Nbl
CrossesOpequon Creek
Location0.30 to F1054-0.05 to 644
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.10816, -78.15591
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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-Nbl over Opequon Creek built?

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

What condition is Front Royal Pk-Nbl over Opequon Creek 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 2023.

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

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

How long is Front Royal Pk-Nbl over Opequon Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Front Royal Pk-Nbl over Opequon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.