Hopkins Gap RD over NF Shenandoah River
FairRockingham County, Virginia · 1.23 Rt 972 - 0.07 Rt 259 · Structure no. 000000000015931
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,164
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopkins Gap RD over NF Shenandoah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopkins Gap RD over NF Shenandoah River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,298 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hopkins Gap RD over NF Shenandoah River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopkins Gap RD over NF 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Hopkins Gap RD over NF Shenandoah River carry?
About 1,164 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hopkins Gap RD over NF Shenandoah River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hopkins Gap RD over NF Shenandoah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.