US Bridges

Bergton RD over N F Shenandoah River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.77 Rt 826 - 1.35 Rt 259 · Structure no. 000000000016191

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bergton RD over N F Shenandoah River is a concrete tee beam carrying Bergton RD over N F Shenandoah River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesBergton RD
CrossesN F Shenandoah River
Location0.77 Rt 826 - 1.35 Rt 259
RouteCounty Highway 820
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.7595, -78.93737
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2022)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bergton RD over N F Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bergton RD over N 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bergton RD over N F Shenandoah River carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bergton RD over N F Shenandoah River?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bergton RD over N F Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.