US Bridges

Hamburg RD over Tributary Stony Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.30 to 691 - 0.60 to 687 · Structure no. 000000000017264

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamburg RD over Tributary Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hamburg RD over Tributary Stony Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHamburg RD
CrossesTributary Stony Creek
Location0.30 to 691 - 0.60 to 687
RouteCounty Highway 710
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.83698, -78.60087
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2017)
Projected traffic124 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hamburg RD over Tributary Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Hamburg RD over Tributary Stony Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hamburg RD over Tributary Stony Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hamburg RD over Tributary Stony Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hamburg RD over Tributary Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.