US Bridges

Bridge ST./RTE.622 over James River

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.0 RTE 633; 0.25 RTE 633 · Structure no. 000000000003393

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
373 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge ST./RTE.622 over James River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge ST./RTE.622 over James River in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2042. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge ST./RTE.622
CrossesJames River
Location0.0 RTE 633; 0.25 RTE 633
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.75096, -79.81608
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$179.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge ST./RTE.622 over James River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge ST./RTE.622 over James River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge ST./RTE.622 over James River carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bridge ST./RTE.622 over James River?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge ST./RTE.622 over James River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.