US Bridges

Route 340 over S F Shenandoah River

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.10 to 613 - 0.01 to 650 · Structure no. 000000000013078

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
647 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,797
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 340 over S F Shenandoah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 340 over S F Shenandoah River in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 5,797 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,147 by 2042. The structure is 647 ft (197.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 340
CrossesS F Shenandoah River
Location0.10 to 613 - 0.01 to 650
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.53356, -78.61134
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length647 ft (197.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,797 (2022)
Projected traffic6,147 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$462 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 340 over S F Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 340 over S F 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 340 over S F Shenandoah River carry?

About 5,797 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 340 over S F Shenandoah River?

The structure is 647 ft (197.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 340 over S F Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.