US Bridges

Planes Mill RD over N Fork Shenandoah River

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.03 to 953 - 0.02 to 617 · Structure no. 000000000017294

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,864
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Planes Mill RD over N Fork Shenandoah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Planes Mill RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,864 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,078 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPlanes Mill RD
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.03 to 953 - 0.02 to 617
RouteCounty Highway 728
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.65213, -78.69821
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,864 (2022)
Projected traffic2,078 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Planes Mill RD over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Planes Mill RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Planes Mill RD over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 1,864 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Planes Mill RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Planes Mill RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.