US Bridges

Daniel Gray DR over N Fork Shenandoah River

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.00 to Ecl - 2.10 to 699 · Structure no. 000000000017235

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniel Gray DR over N Fork Shenandoah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Daniel Gray DR over N Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 298 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDaniel Gray DR
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.00 to Ecl - 2.10 to 699
RouteCounty Highway 698
Coordinates38.74604, -78.63919
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2022)
Projected traffic298 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 Daniel Gray DR over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daniel Gray DR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Daniel Gray DR over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Daniel Gray DR over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Daniel Gray DR over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.