US Bridges

South Main ST over Toms Brooks @ Toms-Brook

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.11 to 653 - 0.20 to Scl · Structure no. 000000000016951

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,454
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main ST over Toms Brooks @ Toms-Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Main ST over Toms Brooks @ Toms-Brook in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 91 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 6 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 7,454 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,311 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Main ST
CrossesToms Brooks @ Toms-Brook
Location0.11 to 653 - 0.20 to Scl
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.94524, -78.4418
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,454 (2022)
Projected traffic8,311 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$172 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main ST over Toms Brooks @ Toms-Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is South Main ST over Toms Brooks @ Toms-Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does South Main ST over Toms Brooks @ Toms-Brook carry?

About 7,454 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Main ST over Toms Brooks @ Toms-Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns South Main ST over Toms Brooks @ Toms-Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.