US Bridges

Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 33

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 39.7 Miles to Intersectio · Structure no. 4840003P0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 33 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 33 in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 443 vehicles a day, projected to reach 532 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesSkyline Drive
CrossesU.S. Route 33
Location39.7 Miles to Intersectio
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.35706, -78.54519
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2022)
Projected traffic532 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 33 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 33 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 33 carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 33?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 33?

It is owned by the National Park Service.