US Bridges

Jadwyn RD over Pughs Run

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Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.20 to 801 - 0.30 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000017155

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jadwyn RD over Pughs Run is a concrete slab carrying Jadwyn RD over Pughs Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJadwyn RD
CrossesPughs Run
Location0.20 to 801 - 0.30 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9173, -78.52654
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$61 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jadwyn RD over Pughs Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jadwyn RD over Pughs Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jadwyn RD over Pughs Run carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jadwyn RD over Pughs Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jadwyn RD over Pughs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.