US Bridges

Bixlers Ferry RD over Route 211

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.00 Wcl Luray - 0.40 652 · Structure no. 000000000013164

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bixlers Ferry RD over Route 211 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bixlers Ferry RD over Route 211 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 2,008 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,239 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBixlers Ferry RD
CrossesRoute 211
Location0.00 Wcl Luray - 0.40 652
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67058, -78.4735
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,008 (2022)
Projected traffic2,239 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bixlers Ferry RD over Route 211 built?

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

What condition is Bixlers Ferry RD over Route 211 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bixlers Ferry RD over Route 211 carry?

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

How long is Bixlers Ferry RD over Route 211?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bixlers Ferry RD over Route 211?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.