Shafer Lane over Cedar Creek
GoodRockbridge County, Virginia · 2.00 to 130 & 0.10 to 708 · Structure no. 000000000015417
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shafer Lane over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shafer Lane over Cedar Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 93 years old, older 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shafer Lane over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Shafer Lane over Cedar 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Shafer Lane over Cedar Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Shafer Lane over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Shafer Lane over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.