US Bridges

New River Pkwy over New River & RTE 700

Good

Grayson County, Virginia · 0.2-RT 701; 0.5-NC Line · Structure no. 000000000008705

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
749 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,752
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New River Pkwy over New River & RTE 700 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New River Pkwy over New River & RTE 700 in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,752 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,953 by 2042. The structure is 749 ft (228.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesNew River Pkwy
CrossesNew River & RTE 700
Location0.2-RT 701; 0.5-NC Line
RouteU.S. Route 21
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57495, -81.1572
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length749 ft (228.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,752 (2022)
Projected traffic1,953 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New River Pkwy over New River & RTE 700 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is New River Pkwy over New River & RTE 700 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does New River Pkwy over New River & RTE 700 carry?

About 1,752 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is New River Pkwy over New River & RTE 700?

The structure is 749 ft (228.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns New River Pkwy over New River & RTE 700?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.