US Bridges

Lynnwood RD over S F Shenandoah River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.00 to 655 - 0.10 to 788 · Structure no. 000000000016049

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
482 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynnwood RD over S F Shenandoah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynnwood RD over S F Shenandoah River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 445 vehicles a day, projected to reach 703 by 2045. The structure is 482 ft (147 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLynnwood RD
CrossesS F Shenandoah River
Location1.00 to 655 - 0.10 to 788
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.31154, -78.77112
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length482 ft (147 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2012)
Projected traffic703 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Lynnwood RD over S F Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood RD over S F Shenandoah River carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Lynnwood RD over S F Shenandoah River?

The structure is 482 ft (147 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lynnwood RD over S F Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.