US Bridges

Forest Road over Passage Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · Eliz. Furnace Picnicarea · Structure no. 080804000003185

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Passage Creek is a concrete slab carrying Forest Road over Passage Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesForest Road
CrossesPassage Creek
LocationEliz. Furnace Picnicarea
RouteFederal Lands Road 515
Coordinates38.92935, -78.32935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Passage Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Forest Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Passage Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Passage Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road over Passage Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.