US Bridges

John Marshall HWY over Town Run

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.06 to 11 - 0.55 to 761 · Structure no. 000000000016989

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,466
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Marshall HWY over Town Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying John Marshall HWY over Town Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 4,466 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,980 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Marshall HWY
CrossesTown Run
Location0.06 to 11 - 0.55 to 761
RouteState Highway 55
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.99227, -78.3582
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,466 (2022)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Marshall HWY over Town Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Marshall HWY over Town 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does John Marshall HWY over Town Run carry?

About 4,466 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is John Marshall HWY over Town Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns John Marshall HWY over Town Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.