US Bridges

Boundary Road over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0 FR Rt 460-0.0 to 700 · Structure no. 000000000023114

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boundary Road over Levisa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boundary Road over Levisa River in Buchanan 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 5 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2045. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBoundary Road
CrossesLevisa River
Location0.0 FR Rt 460-0.0 to 700
RouteCounty Highway 733
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35951, -82.21935
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2015)
Projected traffic41 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$124.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boundary Road over Levisa River built?

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

What condition is Boundary Road over Levisa River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Boundary Road over Levisa River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Boundary Road over Levisa River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Boundary Road over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.