US Bridges

Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Route 619

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · .02 FR R619&4.40 Ecl Penn · Structure no. 000000000026045

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
488 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,476
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Route 619 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Route 619 in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 3,476 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,075 by 2042. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Mem. Hwy.
CrossesRoute 619
Location.02 FR R619&4.40 Ecl Penn
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77427, -82.93914
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length488 ft (148.7 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,476 (2022)
Projected traffic5,075 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Route 619 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Route 619 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Route 619 carry?

About 3,476 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Route 619?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Route 619?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.