US Bridges

Longs RD over Big Run

Good

Page County, Virginia · 1.10 Rt 211 - 0.25 Rt 762 · Structure no. 000000000013112

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longs RD over Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Longs RD over Big Run in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 89 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLongs RD
CrossesBig Run
Location1.10 Rt 211 - 0.25 Rt 762
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates38.63251, -78.54751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2018)
Projected traffic223 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$55 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longs RD over Big Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Longs RD over Big Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Longs RD over Big Run carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Longs RD over Big Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Longs RD over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.