US Bridges

Medical Campus Blv over Route 37

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 50-0.3 Rt 37 Sbl · Structure no. 000000000026469

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medical Campus Blv over Route 37 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Medical Campus Blv over Route 37 in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,862 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMedical Campus Blv
CrossesRoute 37
Location1.00 Rt 50-0.3 Rt 37 Sbl
Coordinates39.20217, -78.19019
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,862 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Medical Campus Blv over Route 37 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Medical Campus Blv over Route 37 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Medical Campus Blv over Route 37 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Medical Campus Blv over Route 37?

The structure is 214 ft (65.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Medical Campus Blv over Route 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.