US Bridges

Winfield RD over Shoemaker River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 815-0.03 to D End · Structure no. 000000000016177

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winfield RD over Shoemaker River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winfield RD over Shoemaker River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesWinfield RD
CrossesShoemaker River
Location0.10 Rt 815-0.03 to D End
RouteCounty Highway 814
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.64059, -78.89275
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2018)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Winfield RD over Shoemaker River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winfield RD over Shoemaker 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Winfield RD over Shoemaker River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Winfield RD over Shoemaker River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Winfield RD over Shoemaker River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.