US Bridges

Route 58 over Powell River

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 3.3 to 421&5.17 FR Jonesv · Structure no. 000000000030547

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,025
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 over Powell River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Route 58 over Powell River in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,340 by 2045. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 58
CrossesPowell River
Location3.3 to 421&5.17 FR Jonesv
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.69795, -83.01826
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2022)
Projected traffic3,340 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Route 58 over Powell River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 58 over Powell River carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 over Powell River?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 over Powell River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.