US Bridges

Siberts Road over Passage Creek

FairPosted for load

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.13 to 678 - 0.40 to 769 · Structure no. 000000000017344

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siberts Road over Passage Creek is a concrete slab carrying Siberts Road over Passage Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSiberts Road
CrossesPassage Creek
Location0.13 to 678 - 0.40 to 769
RouteCounty Highway 776
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79705, -78.46186
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2017)
Projected traffic125 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$292 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Siberts Road over Passage Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Siberts Road 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 Siberts Road over Passage Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Siberts Road over Passage Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Siberts Road over Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.