US Bridges

Route 340 Bus over Sf Shenandoah River

FairPosted for load

Page County, Virginia · 0.01 to 614 - 0.02 to 650 · Structure no. 000000000013077

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
718 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 340 Bus over Sf Shenandoah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 340 Bus over Sf Shenandoah River in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,703 by 2042. The structure is 718 ft (218.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoute 340 Bus
CrossesSf Shenandoah River
Location0.01 to 614 - 0.02 to 650
RouteU.S. Route 340
Coordinates38.58862, -78.56704
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length718 ft (218.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,218 (2022)
Projected traffic4,703 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$591 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 340 Bus over Sf Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 340 Bus over Sf Shenandoah River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 340 Bus over Sf Shenandoah River carry?

About 4,218 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 340 Bus over Sf Shenandoah River?

The structure is 718 ft (218.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 340 Bus over Sf Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.