US Bridges

Criders RD over German River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.50 Rt 820 - 0.60 Rt 700 · Structure no. 000000000016204

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Criders RD over German River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Criders RD over German River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCriders RD
CrossesGerman River
Location1.50 Rt 820 - 0.60 Rt 700
RouteCounty Highway 826
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.76009, -78.96391
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2022)
Projected traffic597 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Criders RD over German River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Criders RD over German River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Criders RD over German River carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Criders RD over German River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Criders RD over German River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.