Route 42 over NF Shen Rv @ Timberville
GoodRockingham County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 1506 -0.09 Rt 617 · Structure no. 000000000025400
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 321 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,291
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 42 over NF Shen Rv @ Timberville is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 42 over NF Shen Rv @ Timberville in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 86 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 9,291 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,565 by 2042. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 42 over NF Shen Rv @ Timberville built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Route 42 over NF Shen Rv @ Timberville 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 42 over NF Shen Rv @ Timberville carry?
About 9,291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 42 over NF Shen Rv @ Timberville?
The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Route 42 over NF Shen Rv @ Timberville?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.