US Bridges

Shenandoah RD over N Fork Shenandoah River

PoorPosted for load

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.10 Dead END-0.23 Rt 259 · Structure no. 000000000016265

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenandoah RD over N Fork Shenandoah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shenandoah RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesShenandoah RD
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.10 Dead END-0.23 Rt 259
RouteCounty Highway 1411
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.61952, -78.79526
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2018)
Projected traffic47 by 2045
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenandoah RD over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shenandoah RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Shenandoah RD over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Shenandoah RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Shenandoah RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.