US Bridges

Spar Mine RD over N Fork Shenandoah River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.04 Rt 789 - 0.11 Rt 259 · Structure no. 000000000015955

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,308
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spar Mine RD over N Fork Shenandoah River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Spar Mine RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,308 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,705 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpar Mine RD
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.04 Rt 789 - 0.11 Rt 259
RouteCounty Highway 617
Coordinates38.62095, -78.80177
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,308 (2021)
Projected traffic3,705 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spar Mine RD over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spar Mine RD over N Fork Shenandoah 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Spar Mine RD over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 3,308 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Spar Mine RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Spar Mine RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.