US Bridges

East Ferry Road over Seneca River

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 727 / 1.00 Rt 751 · Structure no. 000000000004322

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ferry Road over Seneca River is a concrete tee beam carrying East Ferry Road over Seneca River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ferry Road
CrossesSeneca River
Location0.60 Rt 727 / 1.00 Rt 751
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19253, -79.12504
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 East Ferry Road over Seneca River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ferry Road over Seneca River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does East Ferry Road over Seneca River carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Ferry Road over Seneca River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns East Ferry Road over Seneca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.