US Bridges

Edinburg Gap RD over N Fork Shenandoah River

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.10 to 1423-0.25 to 1421 · Structure no. 000000000017181

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,894
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edinburg Gap RD over N Fork Shenandoah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edinburg Gap RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,894 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,220 by 2042. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesEdinburg Gap RD
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.10 to 1423-0.25 to 1421
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.82317, -78.54977
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,894 (2022)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Edinburg Gap RD over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edinburg Gap 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Edinburg Gap RD over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 1,894 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Edinburg Gap RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Edinburg Gap RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.