Route 83 over Levisa River
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · .04 to R460;10.3 to Dcl · Structure no. 000000000023359
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,322
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 83 over Levisa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 83 over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,322 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,819 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 83 over Levisa River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 83 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 83 over Levisa River carry?
About 4,322 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 83 over Levisa River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Route 83 over Levisa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.