US Bridges

Route 220 Business over Pigg River

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.38-RT 40; 1.76-RT 220 · Structure no. 000000000030182

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,366
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 220 Business over Pigg River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 220 Business over Pigg River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,983 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 220 Business
CrossesPigg River
Location1.38-RT 40; 1.76-RT 220
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98411, -79.88695
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,366 (2022)
Projected traffic5,983 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Route 220 Business over Pigg River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 220 Business over Pigg 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Route 220 Business over Pigg River carry?

About 5,366 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 220 Business over Pigg River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 220 Business over Pigg River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.