US Bridges

Palmyra Church RD over N F Shen Rv @ Edinburg

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.45 to 695 - 0.01 to 822 · Structure no. 000000000017234

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
467 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmyra Church RD over N F Shen Rv @ Edinburg is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmyra Church RD over N F Shen Rv @ Edinburg in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 419 vehicles a day, projected to reach 467 by 2042. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPalmyra Church RD
CrossesN F Shen Rv @ Edinburg
Location0.45 to 695 - 0.01 to 822
RouteCounty Highway 698
Coordinates38.80787, -78.56649
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2022)
Projected traffic467 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmyra Church RD over N F Shen Rv @ Edinburg built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmyra Church RD over N F Shen Rv @ Edinburg 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Palmyra Church RD over N F Shen Rv @ Edinburg carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Palmyra Church RD over N F Shen Rv @ Edinburg?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Palmyra Church RD over N F Shen Rv @ Edinburg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.