US Bridges

S Hollingsworth RD over N Fork Shenandoah River

FairPosted for load

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.45 to 670N- 0.02 TO670S · Structure no. 000000000017106

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
212 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Hollingsworth RD over N Fork Shenandoah River is a concrete slab carrying S Hollingsworth RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS Hollingsworth RD
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.45 to 670N- 0.02 TO670S
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86007, -78.50034
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$104.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Hollingsworth RD over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Hollingsworth RD over N Fork Shenandoah River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S Hollingsworth RD over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is S Hollingsworth RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns S Hollingsworth RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.