US Bridges

Amicus Road over Swift Run

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Virginia · 1.06 from 604 &.52 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000008996

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,032
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amicus Road over Swift Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amicus Road over Swift Run in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,032 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,261 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAmicus Road
CrossesSwift Run
Location1.06 from 604 &.52 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25117, -78.46391
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2022)
Projected traffic1,261 by 2045
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amicus Road over Swift Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amicus Road over Swift Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Amicus Road over Swift Run carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Amicus Road over Swift Run?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Amicus Road over Swift Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.