US Bridges

Boners Run Rd. 609 over Spring Branch

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · .80-RTE11; 1.40-RTE634 · Structure no. 000000000012202

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boners Run Rd. 609 over Spring Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boners Run Rd. 609 over Spring Branch in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBoners Run Rd. 609
CrossesSpring Branch
Location.80-RTE11; 1.40-RTE634
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16644, -80.23797
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2019)
Projected traffic268 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$852 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boners Run Rd. 609 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boners Run Rd. 609 over Spring Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Boners Run Rd. 609 over Spring Branch carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Boners Run Rd. 609 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Boners Run Rd. 609 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.