US Bridges

Dante Mtn. Road over Big Branch @ Fremont

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .19 to R83&14.41 FR Rcl · Structure no. 000000000005780

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,721
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dante Mtn. Road over Big Branch @ Fremont is a concrete slab carrying Dante Mtn. Road over Big Branch @ Fremont in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,721 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,034 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesDante Mtn. Road
CrossesBig Branch @ Fremont
Location.19 to R83&14.41 FR Rcl
RouteState Highway 63
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12279, -82.38609
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,721 (2022)
Projected traffic3,034 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$133.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dante Mtn. Road over Big Branch @ Fremont built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Dante Mtn. Road over Big Branch @ Fremont 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dante Mtn. Road over Big Branch @ Fremont carry?

About 2,721 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dante Mtn. Road over Big Branch @ Fremont?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dante Mtn. Road over Big Branch @ Fremont?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.