US Bridges

Winchester RD over Crooked Run

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 0.25 to 637 - 0.40 to 66 · Structure no. 000000000023241

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,222
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester RD over Crooked Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester RD over Crooked Run in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31,222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,539 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester RD
CrossesCrooked Run
Location0.25 to 637 - 0.40 to 66
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.956, -78.19799
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,222 (2022)
Projected traffic45,539 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winchester RD over Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Winchester RD over Crooked Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Winchester RD over Crooked Run carry?

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

How long is Winchester RD over Crooked Run?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester RD over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.