US Bridges

Dante Mountain Rd. over Roaring Fork @ Trammel

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 0.04 Fr. 656; 1.01 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000005791

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,161
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dante Mountain Rd. over Roaring Fork @ Trammel is a concrete slab carrying Dante Mountain Rd. over Roaring Fork @ Trammel in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 72 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 1,161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,295 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesDante Mountain Rd.
CrossesRoaring Fork @ Trammel
Location0.04 Fr. 656; 1.01 to 626
RouteState Highway 63
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02822, -82.29988
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2022)
Projected traffic1,295 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$274.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dante Mountain Rd. over Roaring Fork @ Trammel built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Dante Mountain Rd. over Roaring Fork @ Trammel 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 Mountain Rd. over Roaring Fork @ Trammel carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dante Mountain Rd. over Roaring Fork @ Trammel?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dante Mountain Rd. over Roaring Fork @ Trammel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.