US Bridges

Old Farm Road over RTE 11 Bp

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · .01 to Ecll & 1.60 to 701 · Structure no. 000000000015577

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Farm Road over RTE 11 Bp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Farm Road over RTE 11 Bp in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Farm Road
CrossesRTE 11 Bp
Location.01 to Ecll & 1.60 to 701
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77396, -79.43948
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic223 by 2042
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Farm Road over RTE 11 Bp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Farm Road over RTE 11 Bp 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Farm Road over RTE 11 Bp carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Farm Road over RTE 11 Bp?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Farm Road over RTE 11 Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.