Ritch Patch RD over Blue Spring Run
GoodAlleghany County, Virginia · 1.00 to 618 & 0.50 to 617 · Structure no. 000000000001119
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 276
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ritch Patch RD over Blue Spring Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ritch Patch RD over Blue Spring Run in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ritch Patch RD over Blue Spring Run built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Ritch Patch RD over Blue Spring Run 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ritch Patch RD over Blue Spring Run carry?
About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ritch Patch RD over Blue Spring Run?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ritch Patch RD over Blue Spring Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.