US Bridges

Main Street over Jackson River

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0 to Wclcf & 0.20 to 696 · Structure no. 000000000026659

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,029
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Jackson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Jackson River in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,029 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,952 by 2045. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesJackson River
Location0 to Wclcf & 0.20 to 696
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.80942, -79.84376
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,029 (2022)
Projected traffic8,952 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Jackson River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Jackson River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Jackson River carry?

About 8,029 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Jackson River?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.