US Bridges

Route 211 Ebl over Dry Run

Fair

Page County, Virginia · .06 Ecl LURAY-.05 Rt 667 · Structure no. 000000000022556

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,252
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 211 Ebl over Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 211 Ebl over Dry Run in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,289 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 211 Ebl
CrossesDry Run
Location.06 Ecl LURAY-.05 Rt 667
RouteU.S. Route 211
Coordinates38.66949, -78.42782
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 211 Ebl over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 211 Ebl 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 Ebl over Dry Run carry?

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

How long is Route 211 Ebl over Dry Run?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 211 Ebl over Dry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.