US Bridges

River RD/623 over New River/Ns Rwy

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Virginia · 0.35-RT T1404; 0.05-RT633 · Structure no. 000000000024653

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
927 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD/623 over New River/Ns Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD/623 over New River/Ns Rwy in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 847 by 2045. The structure is 927 ft (282.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD/623
CrossesNew River/Ns Rwy
Location0.35-RT T1404; 0.05-RT633
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3141, -80.64502
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length927 ft (282.5 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic847 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 River RD/623 over New River/Ns Rwy built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD/623 over New River/Ns 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does River RD/623 over New River/Ns Rwy carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River RD/623 over New River/Ns Rwy?

The structure is 927 ft (282.5 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River RD/623 over New River/Ns Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.