Route 42 over Daphna Creek
FairRockingham County, Virginia · 0.13 Rt 1415-0.08 Rt 1420 · Structure no. 000000000015804
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,663
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 42 over Daphna Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 42 over Daphna Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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 6 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 8,663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,762 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 42 over Daphna Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Route 42 over Daphna Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Route 42 over Daphna Creek carry?
About 8,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 42 over Daphna Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route 42 over Daphna Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.