US Bridges

Jerome RD over Riles Run

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.85 to 611 - 0.15 to 704 · Structure no. 000000000017250

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerome RD over Riles Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jerome RD over Riles Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 686 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJerome RD
CrossesRiles Run
Location0.85 to 611 - 0.15 to 704
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.84424, -78.70763
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2017)
Projected traffic686 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$38 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerome RD over Riles Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerome RD over Riles Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Jerome RD over Riles Run carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Jerome RD over Riles Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jerome RD over Riles Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.