US Bridges

Artz RD over Pughs Run

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Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.15 to 11-2.60 End Maint · Structure no. 000000000027623

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artz RD over Pughs Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Artz RD over Pughs Run in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesArtz RD
CrossesPughs Run
Location0.15 to 11-2.60 End Maint
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90368, -78.48616
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2020)
Projected traffic255 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Artz RD over Pughs Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artz RD over Pughs Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Artz RD over Pughs Run carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Artz RD over Pughs Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Artz RD over Pughs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.