Route 42 Bus over Cooks Creek @ Dayton
PoorPosted for loadRockingham County, Virginia · 0.06 Ncl DAYT-0.08RT 1208 · Structure no. 000000000015794
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,542
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 42 Bus over Cooks Creek @ Dayton is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 42 Bus over Cooks Creek @ Dayton in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 84 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,719 by 2045. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 42 Bus over Cooks Creek @ Dayton built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Route 42 Bus over Cooks Creek @ Dayton in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 42 Bus over Cooks Creek @ Dayton carry?
About 1,542 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 42 Bus over Cooks Creek @ Dayton?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Route 42 Bus over Cooks Creek @ Dayton?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.