US Bridges

Cedar Run Trail over Cedar Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 752 - 1.00 Rt 617 · Structure no. 000000000016145

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Run Trail over Cedar Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Run Trail over Cedar Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCedar Run Trail
CrossesCedar Run
Location1.00 Rt 752 - 1.00 Rt 617
RouteCounty Highway 786
Coordinates38.60817, -78.83312
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2021)
Projected traffic161 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 Cedar Run Trail over Cedar Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Cedar Run Trail over Cedar Run 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 Cedar Run Trail over Cedar Run carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cedar Run Trail over Cedar Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Run Trail over Cedar Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.