US Bridges

East Point RD over S Fork Shenandoah River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.42 to 947 - 0.20 to 707 · Structure no. 000000000015914

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
729 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,443
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Point RD over S Fork Shenandoah River is a steel truss - thru carrying East Point RD over S Fork Shenandoah River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,443 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,954 by 2045. The structure is 729 ft (222.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Point RD
CrossesS Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.42 to 947 - 0.20 to 707
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.48076, -78.62751
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length729 ft (222.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,443 (2022)
Projected traffic4,954 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Point RD over S Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Point RD over S Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East Point RD over S Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 4,443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Point RD over S Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 729 ft (222.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Point RD over S Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.