US Bridges

Sbl Rte. I-77 over L. Reed Island CR.RTE703

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 13.50-NC Line; 1.52-RT58 · Structure no. 000000000004563

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,087
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Rte. I-77 over L. Reed Island CR.RTE703 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Rte. I-77 over L. Reed Island CR.RTE703 in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 15,087 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,027 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Rte. I-77
CrossesL. Reed Island CR.RTE703
Location13.50-NC Line; 1.52-RT58
RouteInterstate 77
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72805, -80.7556
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,087 (2022)
Projected traffic22,027 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Rte. I-77 over L. Reed Island CR.RTE703 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Rte. I-77 over L. Reed Island CR.RTE703 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Rte. I-77 over L. Reed Island CR.RTE703 carry?

About 15,087 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Rte. I-77 over L. Reed Island CR.RTE703?

The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Rte. I-77 over L. Reed Island CR.RTE703?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.