US Bridges

Commerce Center DR over Jackson River

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.02 Miles to Route 735 · Structure no. 000000000026848

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
638
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Center DR over Jackson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce Center DR over Jackson River in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 638 vehicles a day, projected to reach 727 by 2045. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesCommerce Center DR
CrossesJackson River
Location0.02 Miles to Route 735
RouteCounty Highway 750
Coordinates37.79109, -79.8894
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic638 (2017)
Projected traffic727 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 Commerce Center DR over Jackson River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Center 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 Commerce Center DR over Jackson River carry?

About 638 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Commerce Center DR over Jackson River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Center DR over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.