US Bridges

Chapman Landing RD over N Fork Shenandoah River

FairPosted for load

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.25 to 11-1.45 End Maint · Structure no. 000000000017177

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
181 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman Landing RD over N Fork Shenandoah River is a concrete slab carrying Chapman Landing 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesChapman Landing RD
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.25 to 11-1.45 End Maint
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84493, -78.53131
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2017)
Projected traffic253 by 2045
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$903 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapman Landing RD over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

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

What condition is Chapman Landing 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chapman Landing RD over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Chapman Landing RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman Landing RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.