US Bridges

Route 340 over Dry Run

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.50 to 731 - 0.10 to 718 · Structure no. 000000000013068

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,098
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 340 over Dry Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 340 over Dry Run in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 6,098 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,790 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 340
CrossesDry Run
Location0.50 to 731 - 0.10 to 718
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.68697, -78.45483
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,098 (2022)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$630 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 340 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 340 over Dry Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 340 over Dry Run carry?

About 6,098 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 340 over Dry Run?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 340 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.