US Bridges

Route 114 over New River

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.00-PULASK; 0.00-MONTG C · Structure no. 000000000012165

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,037 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 114 over New River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 114 over New River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 15,692 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,523 by 2042. The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 114
CrossesNew River
Location0.00-PULASK; 0.00-MONTG C
RouteState Highway 114
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1607, -80.5538
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,037 ft (316.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,692 (2022)
Projected traffic16,523 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 114 over New River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 114 over New 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Route 114 over New River carry?

About 15,692 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 114 over New River?

The structure is 1,037 ft (316.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 114 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.