US Bridges

Indian Rock RD 608 over 81 &11

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · .05-FO54;.05-FO55 · Structure no. 000000000003343

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Rock RD 608 over 81 &11 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Indian Rock RD 608 over 81 &11 in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 65 years old, older 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 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 237 by 2045. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Rock RD 608
Crosses81 &11
Location.05-FO54;.05-FO55
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57637, -79.64615
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2016)
Projected traffic237 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$626.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Rock RD 608 over 81 &11 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Indian Rock RD 608 over 81 &11 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Rock RD 608 over 81 &11 carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Indian Rock RD 608 over 81 &11?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Rock RD 608 over 81 &11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.