US Bridges

Cold Spring RD over Laurel Run

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Shenandoah County, Virginia · 1.15 to 789 - 0.45 to 717 · Structure no. 000000000017223

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Spring RD over Laurel Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Spring RD over Laurel Run 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCold Spring RD
CrossesLaurel Run
Location1.15 to 789 - 0.45 to 717
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.88873, -78.70827
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$41 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Spring RD over Laurel Run built?

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

What condition is Cold Spring RD over Laurel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cold Spring RD over Laurel Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cold Spring RD over Laurel Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Spring RD over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.