US Bridges

Dante Mtn. Road over Branch

Good

Dickenson County, Virginia · .01 to R604;7.21 Russ C.L · Structure no. 000000000005782

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,227
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dante Mtn. Road over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Dante Mtn. Road over Branch in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,368 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesDante Mtn. Road
CrossesBranch
Location.01 to R604;7.21 Russ C.L
RouteState Highway 63
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05372, -82.32684
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2022)
Projected traffic1,368 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Dante Mtn. Road over Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Dante Mtn. Road over Branch 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dante Mtn. Road over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dante Mtn. Road over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.