US Bridges

Dickenson HWY over Cranes Nest River

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 3.76FR63-1.80 to Cwood · Structure no. 000000000029321

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickenson HWY over Cranes Nest River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dickenson HWY over Cranes Nest River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 5,764 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,744 by 2045. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesDickenson HWY
CrossesCranes Nest River
Location3.76FR63-1.80 to Cwood
RouteState Highway 83
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13633, -82.42603
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,764 (2022)
Projected traffic7,744 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Dickenson HWY over Cranes Nest River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickenson HWY over Cranes Nest River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dickenson HWY over Cranes Nest River carry?

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

How long is Dickenson HWY over Cranes Nest River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Dickenson HWY over Cranes Nest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.