US Bridges

Gleason DR over Jackson River

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Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.02 Miles to Route 735 · Structure no. 000000000026834

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gleason DR over Jackson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gleason DR 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 421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2045. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesGleason DR
CrossesJackson River
Location0.02 Miles to Route 735
RouteCounty Highway 9036
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80042, -79.87174
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.3 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2020)
Projected traffic474 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Gleason DR over Jackson River built?

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

What condition is Gleason DR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gleason DR over Jackson River carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gleason DR over Jackson River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gleason DR over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.