US Bridges

Bixlers Ferry RD over S Fork Shenandoah River

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.18 Rt 765 - 0.12 Rt 684 · Structure no. 000000000013163

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
510 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bixlers Ferry RD over S Fork Shenandoah River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bixlers Ferry RD over S Fork Shenandoah River in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,008 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,239 by 2042. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBixlers Ferry RD
CrossesS Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.18 Rt 765 - 0.12 Rt 684
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.70057, -78.4927
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,008 (2022)
Projected traffic2,239 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bixlers Ferry RD over S Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bixlers Ferry RD over S Fork Shenandoah 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bixlers Ferry RD over S Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 2,008 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bixlers Ferry RD over S Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bixlers Ferry RD over S Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.