SHADY ELM RD
Carrying SHADY ELM RD over ROUTE 37
1.25 TO 649 - 0.55 TO 652, Frederick, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SHADY ELM RD
The SHADY ELM RD bridge in Frederick, Virginia carries SHADY ELM RD over ROUTE 37. It does not have a recorded construction year in the NBI. Daily traffic averages 20,852 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SHADY ELM RD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,852 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000008244
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SHADY ELM RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SHADY ELM RD against other structures in Frederick and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SHADY ELM RD?
SHADY ELM RD in Frederick, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SHADY ELM RD inspected?
SHADY ELM RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 20,852 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHADY ELM RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SHADY ELM RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SHADY ELM RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining SHADY ELM RD?
Ownership is not specified for SHADY ELM RD in the NBI.
How old is SHADY ELM RD and does age affect safety?
The construction year for SHADY ELM RD is not recorded in the NBI.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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