US Bridges

Wbl Route 211 over NS Railway

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.60 Rt 656 - 0.10 211BUS · Structure no. 000000000013061

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 211 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 211 over NS Railway in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,776 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 211
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.60 Rt 656 - 0.10 211BUS
RouteU.S. Route 211
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67526, -78.41431
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 17 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2022)
Projected traffic1,776 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 211 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 211 over NS Railway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 211 over NS Railway carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Route 211 over NS Railway?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 211 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.