Route 0421 over Powell River
GoodLee County, Virginia · .23 FR 785- 2.40 to 58ALT · Structure no. 000000000010763
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,457
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0421 over Powell River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0421 over Powell River in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 91 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,457 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,085 by 2045. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0421 over Powell River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Route 0421 over Powell River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Route 0421 over Powell River carry?
About 5,457 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 0421 over Powell River?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0421 over Powell River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.