US Bridges

Collins Avenue over Route 211 Bypass

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 340 - 0.60 Rt 211 · Structure no. 000000000022551

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,781
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Avenue over Route 211 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collins Avenue over Route 211 Bypass 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 5 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 1,781 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,600 by 2045. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCollins Avenue
CrossesRoute 211 Bypass
Location0.50 Rt 340 - 0.60 Rt 211
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.67349, -78.45061
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,781 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Avenue over Route 211 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Collins Avenue over Route 211 Bypass 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Collins Avenue over Route 211 Bypass carry?

About 1,781 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Collins Avenue over Route 211 Bypass?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Collins Avenue over Route 211 Bypass?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.