US Bridges

Jackson River RD over Jackson Rv @ Vanderpool

Fair

Highland County, Virginia · 0.07 Rt 84 - 2.23 Rt 608 · Structure no. 000000000010229

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson River RD over Jackson Rv @ Vanderpool is a concrete tee beam carrying Jackson River RD over Jackson Rv @ Vanderpool in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 88 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 6 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson River RD
CrossesJackson Rv @ Vanderpool
Location0.07 Rt 84 - 2.23 Rt 608
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.3682, -79.62601
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2022)
Projected traffic666 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson River RD over Jackson Rv @ Vanderpool built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Jackson River RD over Jackson Rv @ Vanderpool 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson River RD over Jackson Rv @ Vanderpool carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jackson River RD over Jackson Rv @ Vanderpool?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson River RD over Jackson Rv @ Vanderpool?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.