US Bridges

Cedar LN over Smith Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.80 to 11 - 0.70 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000017306

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar LN over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cedar LN over Smith Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCedar LN
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.80 to 11 - 0.70 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67047, -78.64568
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2017)
Projected traffic115 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cedar LN over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Cedar LN over Smith 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar LN over Smith Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cedar LN over Smith Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar LN over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.