A bridge's favorite type of music? Heavy metal. Or suspension... it depends.
A bridge's favorite type of music? Heavy metal. Or suspension... it depends.
Fun fact: The average American crosses 4 bridges a day without even noticing.
over SOUTH FORK HARDWARE RVR
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This bridge has a Good overall condition rating of 7 out of 9. It is in good structural condition and is not classified as structurally deficient.
The bridge carries 52 vehicles per day and is 94 years old (reconstructed in 2018).
Its sufficiency rating of 63.2 places it below the national average of 63.6.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 138 feet long — a quick crossing, under 5 seconds at highway speed.
A truss bridge — the steel framework can provide a sense of enclosure.
No height data available — likely a standard overpass height.
Only about 52 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 12 feet wide — a very narrow, single-lane crossing.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1932
94 years old (rebuilt 2018)
Structure Type
Steel Truss (Thru)
Total Length
138 ft
42.1 m
Deck Width
12 ft
3.7 m
Spans
1
sections between supports
Max Span
70 ft
longest unsupported section (21.3 m)
Traffic Lanes
1 lane
Daily Traffic
52vehicles/day
37.91596°N, 78.56312°W
Steel Truss (Thru)
A steel truss bridge uses a framework of interconnected triangular elements. The geometric rigidity of triangles makes this design extremely efficient at distributing loads.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.