US Bridges

Old Valley Pike over N Fork Shenandoah River

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.30 to 743 - 0.70 to 720 · Structure no. 000000000030465

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Valley Pike over N Fork Shenandoah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Valley Pike over N Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,751 by 2045. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Valley Pike
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.30 to 743 - 0.70 to 720
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.73041, -78.64475
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,158 (2022)
Projected traffic5,751 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Valley Pike over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Valley Pike 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Valley Pike over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 5,158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Valley Pike over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Old Valley Pike over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.