US Bridges

Old Valley Pike over Pughs Run

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.02 to 663 - 0.70 to 664 · Structure no. 000000000016952

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Valley Pike over Pughs Run is a concrete continuous frame carrying Old Valley Pike over Pughs Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 7,962 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,878 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Valley Pike
CrossesPughs Run
Location0.02 to 663 - 0.70 to 664
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90289, -78.48876
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,962 (2022)
Projected traffic8,878 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$136 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Valley Pike over Pughs Run built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Valley Pike over Pughs Run 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 Old Valley Pike over Pughs Run carry?

About 7,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Valley Pike over Pughs Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Old Valley Pike over Pughs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.