US Bridges

Lairs Run RD over N Fork Shen River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 259 - 0.50 D. End · Structure no. 000000000029879

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lairs Run RD over N Fork Shen River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lairs Run RD over N Fork Shen River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLairs Run RD
CrossesN Fork Shen River
Location0.10 Rt 259 - 0.50 D. End
RouteCounty Highway 921
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70859, -78.92062
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2018)
Projected traffic205 by 2042
Trucks—
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

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 Lairs Run RD over N Fork Shen River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lairs Run RD over N Fork Shen 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lairs Run RD over N Fork Shen River carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Lairs Run RD over N Fork Shen River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lairs Run RD over N Fork Shen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.