US Bridges

Mt. Joy Rd. / 625 over Long Run

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE772; 0.34-RTE11 · Structure no. 000000000003403

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Joy Rd. / 625 over Long Run is a concrete slab carrying Mt. Joy Rd. / 625 over Long Run in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Joy Rd. / 625
CrossesLong Run
Location0.10-RTE772; 0.34-RTE11
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51718, -79.70972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2022)
Projected traffic535 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$122.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Joy Rd. / 625 over Long Run built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Joy Rd. / 625 over Long Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Joy Rd. / 625 over Long Run carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Joy Rd. / 625 over Long Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Joy Rd. / 625 over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.