US Bridges

N Shen AVE-340/522 over S F Shen River & NS Rwy

Good

Warren County, Virginia · 0.05 18th-0.08 Stburg RD · Structure no. 000000000028448

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,910 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
29,273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Shen AVE-340/522 over S F Shen River & NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Shen AVE-340/522 over S F Shen River & NS Rwy in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 29,273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,139 by 2042. The structure is 1,910 ft (582.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesN Shen AVE-340/522
CrossesS F Shen River & NS Rwy
Location0.05 18th-0.08 Stburg RD
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.9401, -78.1994
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,910 ft (582.2 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,273 (2022)
Projected traffic39,139 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Shen AVE-340/522 over S F Shen River & NS Rwy built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Shen AVE-340/522 over S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does N Shen AVE-340/522 over S F Shen River & NS Rwy carry?

About 29,273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Shen AVE-340/522 over S F Shen River & NS Rwy?

The structure is 1,910 ft (582.2 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns N Shen AVE-340/522 over S F Shen River & NS Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.