US Bridges

Artz Road over N Fork Shen River

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.60 to 11 - 2.15 to End · Structure no. 000000000028382

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
318 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artz Road over N Fork Shen River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Artz Road over N Fork Shen River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2045. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesArtz Road
CrossesN Fork Shen River
Location0.60 to 11 - 2.15 to End
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90261, -78.48132
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2017)
Projected traffic176 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Road over N Fork Shen River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artz Road over N Fork Shen 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Artz Road over N Fork Shen River carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Artz Road over N Fork Shen River?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Artz Road over N Fork Shen River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.