Big Island HWY over Big Otter River
GoodBedford County, Virginia · 0.10 RTE 640; 2.68 Ncl Bd · Structure no. 000000000029543
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,764
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Island HWY over Big Otter River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Island HWY over Big Otter River in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,411 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Island HWY over Big Otter River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Island HWY over Big Otter 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Big Island HWY over Big Otter River carry?
About 2,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Island HWY over Big Otter River?
The structure is 234 ft (71.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Big Island HWY over Big Otter River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.