ORCHARD DR
Carrying ORCHARD DR over HONEY RUN
0.25NCLTMBRV-0.05 RT 615, Rockingham, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ORCHARD DR
The ORCHARD DR bridge in Rockingham, Virginia carries ORCHARD DR over HONEY RUN. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,790 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ORCHARD DR compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1948
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,790 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000016227
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ORCHARD DR 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 ORCHARD DR against other structures in Rockingham 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 ORCHARD DR?
ORCHARD DR in Rockingham, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ORCHARD DR inspected?
ORCHARD DR'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 1,790 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ORCHARD DR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ORCHARD DR?
ORCHARD DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ORCHARD DR?
ORCHARD DR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ORCHARD DR and does age affect safety?
ORCHARD DR was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.
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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