US Bridges

Veach Gap RD over Passage Creek

FairPosted for load

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.15 to 678 - 0.40 to End · Structure no. 000000000017341

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veach Gap RD over Passage Creek is a concrete slab carrying Veach Gap RD over Passage Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVeach Gap RD
CrossesPassage Creek
Location0.15 to 678 - 0.40 to End
RouteCounty Highway 774
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87386, -78.38606
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2017)
Projected traffic40 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$236 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veach Gap RD over Passage Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veach Gap 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Veach Gap RD over Passage Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Veach Gap RD over Passage Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Veach Gap RD over Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.