Veterans Mem HWY over Powell River
FairLee County, Virginia · 2.0 FR R642 & .70TO R619 · Structure no. 000000000026381
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 415 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,976
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Veterans Mem HWY over Powell River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Mem HWY over Powell River 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 1,976 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,785 by 2045. The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Veterans Mem HWY over Powell River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Veterans Mem HWY over 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Veterans Mem HWY over Powell River carry?
About 1,976 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Veterans Mem HWY over Powell River?
The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Veterans Mem HWY over Powell River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.