US Bridges

Whispering Hill RD over Pass Run

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 657 - 0.10 Rt 658 · Structure no. 000000000013156

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whispering Hill RD over Pass Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whispering Hill RD over Pass Run 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 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 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 481 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWhispering Hill RD
CrossesPass Run
Location0.80 Rt 657 - 0.10 Rt 658
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.69284, -78.41985
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic481 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whispering Hill RD over Pass Run built?

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

What condition is Whispering Hill RD over Pass 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Whispering Hill RD over Pass Run carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Whispering Hill RD over Pass Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Whispering Hill RD over Pass Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.