Route 42 Sbl over Linville Creek
GoodRockingham County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 780 - 0.15 Rt 753 · Structure no. 000000000023343
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,785
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 42 Sbl over Linville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 42 Sbl over Linville Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,988 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 42 Sbl over Linville Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 42 Sbl over Linville Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 42 Sbl over Linville Creek carry?
About 4,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 42 Sbl over Linville Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Route 42 Sbl over Linville Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.