US Bridges

Bolar DR over Jackson River

FairPosted for load

Highland County, Virginia · 0.02 Rt 220 - 2.61 Rt 607 · Structure no. 000000000010264

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolar DR over Jackson River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bolar DR over Jackson River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBolar DR
CrossesJackson River
Location0.02 Rt 220 - 2.61 Rt 607
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyHighland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.28686, -79.66127
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2018)
Projected traffic44 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolar DR over Jackson River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Bolar DR over Jackson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bolar DR over Jackson River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bolar DR over Jackson River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bolar DR over Jackson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.