US Bridges

Froman RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.00 Shen- 0.00 Frederick · Structure no. 000000000029413

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Froman RD over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Froman RD over Cedar Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 448 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFroman RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.00 Shen- 0.00 Frederick
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates39.09561, -78.3351
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2017)
Projected traffic470 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Froman RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Froman RD over Cedar Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Froman RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Froman RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Froman RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.