US Bridges

Fishers View / 609 over South Fork Roanoke River

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.20-RT637; 6.00-FLOYD CO · Structure no. 000000000012204

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishers View / 609 over South Fork Roanoke River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fishers View / 609 over South Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFishers View / 609
CrossesSouth Fork Roanoke River
Location0.20-RT637; 6.00-FLOYD CO
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10823, -80.25704
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$123.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fishers View / 609 over South Fork Roanoke River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishers View / 609 over South Fork Roanoke 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 Fishers View / 609 over South Fork Roanoke River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fishers View / 609 over South Fork Roanoke River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fishers View / 609 over South Fork Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.