US Bridges

Seneca Hollow RD over N Fork Roanoke River

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.30-RT603; 1.40-RT636 · Structure no. 000000000012365

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca Hollow RD over N Fork Roanoke River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seneca Hollow RD over N Fork Roanoke 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSeneca Hollow RD
CrossesN Fork Roanoke River
Location0.30-RT603; 1.40-RT636
RouteCounty Highway 821
Coordinates37.20246, -80.29726
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$6.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seneca Hollow RD over N Fork Roanoke River built?

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

What condition is Seneca Hollow RD over N 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Seneca Hollow RD over N Fork Roanoke River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Seneca Hollow RD over N Fork Roanoke River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca Hollow RD over N Fork Roanoke River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.