US Bridges

Riverview ST over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0FR460EBL;0.0TOENDOFMAN · Structure no. 000000000028134

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverview ST over Levisa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverview ST over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverview ST
CrossesLevisa River
Location0.0FR460EBL;0.0TOENDOFMAN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28047, -82.10272
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$169 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverview ST over Levisa River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverview ST 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 Riverview ST over Levisa River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverview ST over Levisa River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Riverview ST over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.