Stiltners Bottomrd over Levisa River
PoorPosted for loadBuchanan County, Virginia · At R460;AT End Maint. · Structure no. 000000000023115
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stiltners Bottomrd over Levisa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stiltners Bottomrd 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Stiltners Bottomrd over Levisa River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stiltners Bottomrd over Levisa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Stiltners Bottomrd over Levisa River carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Stiltners Bottomrd over Levisa River?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Stiltners Bottomrd over Levisa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.