US Bridges

Botetourt Rd. 220 over James R; CSX RR & Rt 700

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.30 Alg CO &10.38 Rt 43 · Structure no. 000000000023453

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,005 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,962
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Botetourt Rd. 220 over James R; CSX RR & Rt 700 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Botetourt Rd. 220 over James R; CSX RR & Rt 700 in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 3,962 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,418 by 2042. The structure is 1,005 ft (306.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesBotetourt Rd. 220
CrossesJames R; CSX RR & Rt 700
Location1.30 Alg CO &10.38 Rt 43
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77342, -79.78242
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,005 ft (306.3 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,962 (2022)
Projected traffic4,418 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Botetourt Rd. 220 over James R; CSX RR & Rt 700 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Botetourt Rd. 220 over James R; CSX RR & Rt 700 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Botetourt Rd. 220 over James R; CSX RR & Rt 700 carry?

About 3,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Botetourt Rd. 220 over James R; CSX RR & Rt 700?

The structure is 1,005 ft (306.3 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Botetourt Rd. 220 over James R; CSX RR & Rt 700?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.