Route 60 over Slate River
GoodBuckingham County, Virginia · 4.61-RT.15/1.16-RT.56 · Structure no. 000000000024909
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,075
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 60 over Slate River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 60 over Slate River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,075 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,544 by 2045. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 60 over Slate River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 60 over Slate River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 60 over Slate River carry?
About 4,075 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 60 over Slate River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Route 60 over Slate River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.