US Bridges

Burner Lane over Passage Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.07 to 678 - 0.30 to End · Structure no. 000000000017349

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burner Lane over Passage Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Burner Lane over Passage Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 54 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBurner Lane
CrossesPassage Creek
Location0.07 to 678 - 0.30 to End
RouteCounty Highway 812
Coordinates38.83287, -78.42473
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burner Lane over Passage Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Burner Lane over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Burner Lane over Passage Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Burner Lane over Passage Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Burner Lane over Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.