US Bridges

River Road 57A over Rte. 220 Bypass

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 4.00 Rt 57; at Rt 220 Bp · Structure no. 000000000010032

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,372
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road 57A over Rte. 220 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road 57A over Rte. 220 Bypass in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,372 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,105 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road 57A
CrossesRte. 220 Bypass
Location4.00 Rt 57; at Rt 220 Bp
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72099, -79.94999
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,372 (2022)
Projected traffic7,105 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 River Road 57A over Rte. 220 Bypass built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road 57A over Rte. 220 Bypass 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does River Road 57A over Rte. 220 Bypass carry?

About 6,372 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Road 57A over Rte. 220 Bypass?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns River Road 57A over Rte. 220 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.