US Bridges

Sandy Hook RD over N Fork Shenandoah River

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.00 STRASBG-0.30 to 9090 · Structure no. 000000000017150

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,248
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Hook RD over N Fork Shenandoah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Hook RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,248 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,282 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSandy Hook RD
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.00 STRASBG-0.30 to 9090
RouteCounty Highway 648
Coordinates38.98429, -78.36749
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,248 (2022)
Projected traffic3,282 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Hook RD over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Hook RD over N Fork Shenandoah River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Hook RD over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 2,248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Hook RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Hook RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.