Rockingham County Bridge Report Card
Rockingham County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Rockingham County, Virginia
Rockingham County has 287 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.1% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,540 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Rockingham County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 287 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,540 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.1% | 6.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.4% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,063,397 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 14,540 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Rockingham County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Republic RD over North Rv @ Port-republic | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,040 | 1956 |
| Port Republic RD over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,436 | 1957 |
| Route 42 Bus over Cooks Creek @ Dayton | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,542 | 1941 |
| Bergton RD over Capon Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,081 | 1932 |
| Lindale RD over West Fork Linville Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 121 | 1952 |
| Acorn LN over Runion Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 104 | 1930 |
| Forest Road over Hone Quarry Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1993 |
| Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1940 |
| Shenandoah RD over N Fork Shenandoah River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 41 | 1925 |
| Route 0081 over Trib Dry Fork | High traffic | Fair | 52,694 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.