Unnamed Road over New River
FairPosted for loadMontgomery County, Virginia · New River Bridge Crossing · Structure no. DAPAMCRAD000924
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,022 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Unnamed Road over New River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Unnamed Road over New River in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 82 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2046. The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Unnamed Road over New River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Unnamed Road 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Unnamed Road over New River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Unnamed Road over New River?
The structure is 1,022 ft (311.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Unnamed Road over New River?
It is owned by the Army.