US Bridges

Jackson River Road over Jackson River

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.42 to 641 & 0.40 to 661 · Structure no. 000000000001188

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson River Road over Jackson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson River Road over Jackson River in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,055 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,176 by 2045. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson River Road
CrossesJackson River
Location0.42 to 641 & 0.40 to 661
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.87766, -79.98461
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2022)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$315 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson River Road over Jackson River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson River Road over Jackson River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson River Road over Jackson River carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jackson River Road over Jackson River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson River Road over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.