US Bridges

Route 340 over Route 683 & NS Railway

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 0.39 Shen NCL-0.45 Rt 683 · Structure no. 000000000027416

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,692
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 340 over Route 683 & NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 340 over Route 683 & NS Railway in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6,692 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,574 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 340
CrossesRoute 683 & NS Railway
Location0.39 Shen NCL-0.45 Rt 683
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.50621, -78.62507
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,692 (2022)
Projected traffic8,574 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 340 over Route 683 & NS Railway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 340 over Route 683 & NS Railway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 340 over Route 683 & NS Railway carry?

About 6,692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 340 over Route 683 & NS Railway?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 340 over Route 683 & NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.