Hopkins Gap RD over Shoemaker River
GoodRockingham County, Virginia · 3.22 Rt 763 - 1.74 Rt 817 · Structure no. 000000000015924
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 753
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopkins Gap RD over Shoemaker River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hopkins Gap RD over Shoemaker River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 753 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hopkins Gap RD over Shoemaker River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopkins Gap RD over Shoemaker River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Hopkins Gap RD over Shoemaker River carry?
About 753 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hopkins Gap RD over Shoemaker River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Hopkins Gap RD over Shoemaker River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.