Swinging Bridge RD over Falling River
GoodCampbell County, Virginia · 1.00-RT 601W/.20-RT 601E · Structure no. 000000000004207
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 377 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,096
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swinging Bridge RD over Falling River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swinging Bridge RD over Falling River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2045. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 Swinging Bridge RD over Falling River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swinging Bridge RD over Falling 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Swinging Bridge RD over Falling River carry?
About 1,096 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Swinging Bridge RD over Falling River?
The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Swinging Bridge RD over Falling River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.