US Bridges

Grayson Parkway over New River

Fair

Grayson County, Virginia · .74 to R631 & .16 to R715 · Structure no. 000000000008740

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,365 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
4,287
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grayson Parkway over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grayson Parkway over New River in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 46 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 5 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 4,287 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,259 by 2045. The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesGrayson Parkway
CrossesNew River
Location.74 to R631 & .16 to R715
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyGrayson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61366, -81.04887
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,365 ft (416.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,287 (2022)
Projected traffic6,259 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$689 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grayson Parkway over New River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Grayson Parkway over New 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Grayson Parkway over New River carry?

About 4,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grayson Parkway over New River?

The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Grayson Parkway over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.