Red Banks RD over N Fork Shenandoah River
PoorPosted for loadShenandoah County, Virginia · 0.01 to 698 - 0.03 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000017254
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 315 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 552
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Banks RD over N Fork Shenandoah River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Banks RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 552 vehicles a day, projected to reach 632 by 2045. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Banks RD over N Fork Shenandoah River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Banks RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Red Banks RD over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?
About 552 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Red Banks RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Red Banks RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.