US Bridges

South Main ST over Stony Creek @ Edinburg

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.08 185-0.20 Edinbrg Scl · Structure no. 000000000016955

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,921
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main ST over Stony Creek @ Edinburg is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main ST over Stony Creek @ Edinburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 5,921 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,239 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Main ST
CrossesStony Creek @ Edinburg
Location0.08 185-0.20 Edinbrg Scl
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82073, -78.56782
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,921 (2022)
Projected traffic6,239 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 South Main ST over Stony Creek @ Edinburg built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is South Main ST over Stony Creek @ Edinburg 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 South Main ST over Stony Creek @ Edinburg carry?

About 5,921 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Main ST over Stony Creek @ Edinburg?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns South Main ST over Stony Creek @ Edinburg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.