US Bridges

Norwood Road over Tye River

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.05-RT. 655/2.65-RT 606 · Structure no. 000000000012495

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
386 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwood Road over Tye River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norwood Road over Tye River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2045. The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesNorwood Road
CrossesTye River
Location0.05-RT. 655/2.65-RT 606
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.6421, -78.81251
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length386 ft (117.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2020)
Projected traffic153 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 Norwood Road over Tye River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norwood Road over Tye 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Norwood Road over Tye River carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Norwood Road over Tye River?

The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Norwood Road over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.