US Bridges

Prease Road / 628 over Long Run

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.45-RTE635; 0.85-RTE629 · Structure no. 000000000003407

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prease Road / 628 over Long Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prease Road / 628 over Long Run in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, 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 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrease Road / 628
CrossesLong Run
Location0.45-RTE635; 0.85-RTE629
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51728, -79.76363
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$597 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prease Road / 628 over Long Run built?

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

What condition is Prease Road / 628 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Prease Road / 628 over Long Run carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Prease Road / 628 over Long Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Prease Road / 628 over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.