US Bridges

Sulphur Spring RD over Sulphur Spring Run

Good

Frederick County, Virginia · 0.75 to 656 - 0.05 to 17 · Structure no. 000000000030423

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,479
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Spring RD over Sulphur Spring Run is a concrete frame carrying Sulphur Spring RD over Sulphur Spring Run in Frederick County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,479 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,999 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSulphur Spring RD
CrossesSulphur Spring Run
Location0.75 to 656 - 0.05 to 17
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyFrederick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.15027, -78.1307
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,479 (2022)
Projected traffic7,999 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sulphur Spring RD over Sulphur Spring Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Spring RD over Sulphur Spring 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sulphur Spring RD over Sulphur Spring Run carry?

About 5,479 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sulphur Spring RD over Sulphur Spring Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Spring RD over Sulphur Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.