US Bridges

Strasburg RD over NS Railway

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 2.05 to 616 -0.27 Shen CO · Structure no. 000000000023757

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strasburg RD over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strasburg RD over NS Railway in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,761 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,309 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesStrasburg RD
CrossesNS Railway
Location2.05 to 616 -0.27 Shen CO
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.97579, -78.33244
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,761 (2022)
Projected traffic5,309 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Strasburg RD over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strasburg RD over NS Railway 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 Strasburg RD over NS Railway carry?

About 4,761 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Strasburg RD over NS Railway?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Strasburg RD over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.