US Bridges

Mcgaheysville RD over Stony Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 991 - 0.20 Rt 647 · Structure no. 000000000016261

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgaheysville RD over Stony Run is a concrete frame carrying Mcgaheysville RD over Stony Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,116 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcgaheysville RD
CrossesStony Run
Location0.02 Rt 991 - 0.20 Rt 647
RouteCounty Highway 996
Coordinates38.37121, -78.73271
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2022)
Projected traffic2,116 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Mcgaheysville RD over Stony Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcgaheysville RD over Stony 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mcgaheysville RD over Stony Run carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcgaheysville RD over Stony Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgaheysville RD over Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.