US Bridges

Route 622 over NS Railway

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 810; 1.05 Rt 666 · Structure no. 000000000030564

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 622 over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 622 over NS Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesRoute 622
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.00 Rt 810; 1.05 Rt 666
RouteCounty Highway 622
Coordinates37.36247, -79.35051
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic679 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 622 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 622 over NS Railway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 622 over NS Railway carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 622 over NS Railway?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 622 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.