US Bridges

Old Valley Pike over Narrow Passage Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.85 to 605 - 0.01 to 672 · Structure no. 000000000016954

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,821
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Valley Pike over Narrow Passage Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Valley Pike over Narrow Passage Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 73 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 7,821 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,720 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Valley Pike
CrossesNarrow Passage Creek
Location0.85 to 605 - 0.01 to 672
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates38.8468, -78.53191
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,821 (2022)
Projected traffic8,720 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$230 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Valley Pike over Narrow Passage Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Old Valley Pike over Narrow Passage 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Valley Pike over Narrow Passage Creek carry?

About 7,821 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Valley Pike over Narrow Passage Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Old Valley Pike over Narrow Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.