US Bridges

Constitution Route over Slate River

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.79-RT. 651/0.70-RT. 617 · Structure no. 000000000029898

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Route over Slate River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Constitution Route over Slate River in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,286 by 2045. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Route
CrossesSlate River
Location0.79-RT. 651/0.70-RT. 617
RouteState Highway 20
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61872, -78.48566
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,408 (2022)
Projected traffic4,286 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Route over Slate River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Route 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 Constitution Route over Slate River carry?

About 3,408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Route over Slate River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Route over Slate River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.