US Bridges

Bt. WASHINGTON/122 over Blackwater River

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 4.95 Rt 116; 2.19 Rt 40 · Structure no. 000000000029556

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bt. WASHINGTON/122 over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bt. WASHINGTON/122 over Blackwater River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 4,952 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesBt. WASHINGTON/122
CrossesBlackwater River
Location4.95 Rt 116; 2.19 Rt 40
RouteState Highway 122
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04484, -79.84433
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,952 (2022)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Bt. WASHINGTON/122 over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bt. WASHINGTON/122 over Blackwater River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bt. WASHINGTON/122 over Blackwater River carry?

About 4,952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bt. WASHINGTON/122 over Blackwater River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bt. WASHINGTON/122 over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.