US Bridges

Island Ford RD over S F Shenandoah River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.47 to 650 - 0.01 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000015999

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,166
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Ford RD over S F Shenandoah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Island Ford RD over S F Shenandoah River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,645 by 2045. The structure is 390 ft (118.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland Ford RD
CrossesS F Shenandoah River
Location0.47 to 650 - 0.01 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 649
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.35472, -78.69528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length390 ft (118.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,166 (2022)
Projected traffic4,645 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Island Ford RD over S F Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Ford RD over S F 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 2023.

How much traffic does Island Ford RD over S F Shenandoah River carry?

About 4,166 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Island Ford RD over S F Shenandoah River?

The structure is 390 ft (118.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Island Ford RD over S F Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.