US Bridges

Minebank RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.00 Shen CO-0.00 Fred CO · Structure no. 000000000017123

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minebank RD over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minebank RD over Cedar Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 317 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMinebank RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.00 Shen CO-0.00 Fred CO
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.04105, -78.33224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2017)
Projected traffic317 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Minebank RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minebank RD over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Minebank RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Minebank RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Minebank RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.