US Bridges

N Shenandoah Ave over N F Shen River & NS Rwy

Good

Warren County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 55 - 0.30 Rt 637 · Structure no. 000000000018752

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,071 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
31,222
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Shenandoah Ave over N F Shen River & NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Shenandoah Ave over N F Shen River & NS Rwy in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 84 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,539 by 2045. The structure is 1,071 ft (326.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesN Shenandoah Ave
CrossesN F Shen River & NS Rwy
Location0.10 Rt 55 - 0.30 Rt 637
RouteU.S. Route 340
Coordinates38.94876, -78.19976
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,071 ft (326.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,222 (2022)
Projected traffic45,539 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Shenandoah Ave over N F Shen River & NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is N Shenandoah Ave over N F Shen River & NS Rwy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Shenandoah Ave over N F Shen River & NS Rwy carry?

About 31,222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Shenandoah Ave over N F Shen River & NS Rwy?

The structure is 1,071 ft (326.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns N Shenandoah Ave over N F Shen River & NS Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.