Riverside Dr.(wbl) over Dismal River & NS Rwy
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · 3.65-RT 83;14.43-TAZECL · Structure no. 000000000003819
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 433 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,733
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Dr.(wbl) over Dismal River & NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Dr.(wbl) over Dismal River & NS Rwy in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 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 2,733 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,048 by 2042. The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Dr.(wbl) over Dismal River & NS Rwy built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Riverside Dr.(wbl) over Dismal River & NS Rwy 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 Riverside Dr.(wbl) over Dismal River & NS Rwy carry?
About 2,733 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Dr.(wbl) over Dismal River & NS Rwy?
The structure is 433 ft (132 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Dr.(wbl) over Dismal River & NS Rwy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.