US Bridges

Springwood RD./630 over James Rv; 601 & CSX RR

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 631 & 0.25-RT 601 · Structure no. 000000000003408

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,154 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springwood RD./630 over James Rv; 601 & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springwood RD./630 over James Rv; 601 & CSX RR in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 832 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2045. The structure is 1,154 ft (351.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringwood RD./630
CrossesJames Rv; 601 & CSX RR
Location0.20-RT 631 & 0.25-RT 601
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54806, -79.74383
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,154 ft (351.8 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2022)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Springwood RD./630 over James Rv; 601 & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springwood RD./630 over James Rv; 601 & CSX RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Springwood RD./630 over James Rv; 601 & CSX RR carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Springwood RD./630 over James Rv; 601 & CSX RR?

The structure is 1,154 ft (351.8 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Springwood RD./630 over James Rv; 601 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.