US Bridges

Bethel Church RD over Painters Run

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.43 to 710 - 0.37 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000017258

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Church RD over Painters Run is a concrete slab carrying Bethel Church RD over Painters Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 546 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBethel Church RD
CrossesPainters Run
Location0.43 to 710 - 0.37 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 708
Coordinates38.80611, -78.62658
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic546 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 Bethel Church RD over Painters Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Bethel Church RD over Painters 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Church RD over Painters Run carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bethel Church RD over Painters Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Church RD over Painters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.