US Bridges

Strasburg RD over Passage Creek

Good

Warren County, Virginia · 0.01 to 614 - 1.22 to 678 · Structure no. 000000000024129

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strasburg RD over Passage Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Strasburg RD over Passage Creek in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4,761 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,309 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStrasburg RD
CrossesPassage Creek
Location0.01 to 614 - 1.22 to 678
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95911, -78.26656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,761 (2022)
Projected traffic5,309 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$251 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strasburg RD over Passage Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strasburg RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Strasburg RD over Passage Creek carry?

About 4,761 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Strasburg RD over Passage Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Strasburg RD over Passage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.