US Bridges

Front Royal RD over N Fork Shenandoah River

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.00 WARREN-0.00 Shenandh · Structure no. 000000000023755

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Royal RD over N Fork Shenandoah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Royal RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,761 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,309 by 2045. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFront Royal RD
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.00 WARREN-0.00 Shenandh
RouteState Highway 55
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.97706, -78.33606
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,761 (2022)
Projected traffic5,309 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Front Royal RD over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front Royal RD over N Fork Shenandoah River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Front Royal RD over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 4,761 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Front Royal RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Front Royal RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.