US Bridges

Ida Road over East Hawksbill Creek

Good

Page County, Virginia · 0.00 to 629S-0.00 to 629N · Structure no. 000000000013175

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
828
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ida Road over East Hawksbill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ida Road over East Hawksbill Creek in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 93 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 828 vehicles a day, projected to reach 923 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIda Road
CrossesEast Hawksbill Creek
Location0.00 to 629S-0.00 to 629N
RouteCounty Highway 689
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.58916, -78.42397
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2022)
Projected traffic923 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ida Road over East Hawksbill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Ida Road over East Hawksbill Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ida Road over East Hawksbill Creek carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ida Road over East Hawksbill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ida Road over East Hawksbill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.