US Bridges

Jerome RD over Stony Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.30 to 717 - 0.90 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000025284

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerome RD over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jerome RD over Stony Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 529 vehicles a day, projected to reach 686 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJerome RD
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.30 to 717 - 0.90 to 611
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.85462, -78.72711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2017)
Projected traffic686 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 Jerome RD over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerome RD over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jerome RD over Stony Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Jerome RD over Stony Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jerome RD over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.