US Bridges

Opequon Avenue over Town Run

Fair

Winchester city, Virginia · 0004HOLLIN DR0012MILLW Av · Structure no. 000000000022347

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opequon Avenue over Town Run is a steel culvert carrying Opequon Avenue over Town Run in Winchester city, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOpequon Avenue
CrossesTown Run
Location0004HOLLIN DR0012MILLW Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinchester city
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.17103, -78.16151
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1981)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Opequon Avenue over Town Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Opequon Avenue over Town 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Opequon Avenue over Town Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Opequon Avenue over Town Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Opequon Avenue over Town Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.