US Bridges

Route 211 Wbl over Dry Run

Fair

Page County, Virginia · .06 Ecl LURAY-.05 Rt 667 · Structure no. 000000000022555

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,252
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 211 Wbl over Dry Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 211 Wbl over Dry Run in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 102 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 2,252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,289 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 211 Wbl
CrossesDry Run
Location.06 Ecl LURAY-.05 Rt 667
RouteU.S. Route 211
Coordinates38.66959, -78.42791
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,252 (2022)
Projected traffic3,289 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$340 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 211 Wbl over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Route 211 Wbl over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 211 Wbl over Dry Run carry?

About 2,252 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 211 Wbl over Dry Run?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 211 Wbl over Dry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.