US Bridges

Valley Ridge Road over Jackson River

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.32 Rt 696- 0.02 Rt 1107 · Structure no. 000000000001213

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Ridge Road over Jackson River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Ridge Road over Jackson River in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, 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 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 3,079 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,495 by 2042. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesValley Ridge Road
CrossesJackson River
Location1.32 Rt 696- 0.02 Rt 1107
RouteCounty Highway 1101
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.78533, -79.9063
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,079 (2022)
Projected traffic4,495 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Valley Ridge Road over Jackson River built?

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

What condition is Valley Ridge 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 October 2024.

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

About 3,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley Ridge Road over Jackson River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Ridge Road over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.