US Bridges

Old Valley Pike over Town Run @ Strasburg

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.06 to 55 - 0.11 to 648 · Structure no. 000000000016949

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,925
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Valley Pike over Town Run @ Strasburg is a concrete slab carrying Old Valley Pike over Town Run @ Strasburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6,925 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,721 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Valley Pike
CrossesTown Run @ Strasburg
Location0.06 to 55 - 0.11 to 648
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.98881, -78.36012
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,925 (2022)
Projected traffic7,721 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Valley Pike over Town Run @ Strasburg built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Valley Pike over Town Run @ Strasburg 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Valley Pike over Town Run @ Strasburg carry?

About 6,925 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Valley Pike over Town Run @ Strasburg?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Old Valley Pike over Town Run @ Strasburg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.