US Bridges

Ramsey RD over Passage Creek

FairPosted for load

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.15 to 678-0.75END Maint · Structure no. 000000000017340

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey RD over Passage Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ramsey RD over Passage Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRamsey RD
CrossesPassage Creek
Location0.15 to 678-0.75END Maint
RouteCounty Highway 772
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8922, -78.37041
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic65 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$219 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramsey RD over Passage Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramsey RD over Passage Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramsey RD over Passage Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Ramsey RD over Passage Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey RD over Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.