US Bridges

John Marshall HWY over Trib Cedar Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.12 to 623 - 0.50 to 632 · Structure no. 000000000016991

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,953
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Marshall HWY over Trib Cedar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying John Marshall HWY over Trib Cedar Creek 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 7,953 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,178 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJohn Marshall HWY
CrossesTrib Cedar Creek
Location0.12 to 623 - 0.50 to 632
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates39.03528, -78.38232
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,953 (2022)
Projected traffic11,178 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Trib Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is John Marshall HWY over Trib Cedar Creek 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 Trib Cedar Creek carry?

About 7,953 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Marshall HWY over Trib Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns John Marshall HWY over Trib Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.