US Bridges

Morgan Ford RD over Shenandoah River

Good

Warren County, Virginia · 0.30 to 643 - 1.50 to 661 · Structure no. 000000000028447

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Ford RD over Shenandoah River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morgan Ford RD over Shenandoah River in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,606 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Ford RD
CrossesShenandoah River
Location0.30 to 643 - 1.50 to 661
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95786, -78.12184
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2022)
Projected traffic2,606 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Morgan Ford RD over Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Ford RD over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Ford RD over Shenandoah River carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Ford RD over Shenandoah River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Ford RD over Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.