US Bridges

Route 83 over Mcclure River & CSX Rwy

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · .00FRRT63;5.55TOCLINTWOOD · Structure no. 000000000005826

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
389 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 83 over Mcclure River & CSX Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 83 over Mcclure River & CSX Rwy in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5,764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,744 by 2045. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 83
CrossesMcclure River & CSX Rwy
Location.00FRRT63;5.55TOCLINTWOOD
RouteState Highway 83
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12661, -82.38425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length389 ft (118.6 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,764 (2022)
Projected traffic7,744 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$650 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 83 over Mcclure River & CSX Rwy built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Route 83 over Mcclure River & CSX Rwy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 83 over Mcclure River & CSX Rwy carry?

About 5,764 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 83 over Mcclure River & CSX Rwy?

The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Route 83 over Mcclure River & CSX Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.