Route 606 over N Fork Powell River
FairLee County, Virginia · 1.90FRRT742;.40TORT628 · Structure no. 000000000010787
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 534
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 606 over N Fork Powell River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 606 over N Fork Powell River in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 534 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 606 over N Fork Powell River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 606 over N Fork Powell 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route 606 over N Fork Powell River carry?
About 534 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 606 over N Fork Powell River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Route 606 over N Fork Powell River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.