US Bridges

Ridge RD over Cattle Pass & W.W.Stream

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.88 to 728 - 1.04 to 617 · Structure no. 000000000017115

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD over Cattle Pass & W.W.Stream is a steel culvert carrying Ridge RD over Cattle Pass & W.W.Stream 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRidge RD
CrossesCattle Pass & W.W.Stream
Location0.88 to 728 - 1.04 to 617
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates38.68662, -78.70757
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2020)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge RD over Cattle Pass & W.W.Stream built?

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

What condition is Ridge RD over Cattle Pass & W.W.Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge RD over Cattle Pass & W.W.Stream carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ridge RD over Cattle Pass & W.W.Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ridge RD over Cattle Pass & W.W.Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.