US Bridges

Route 0611 over NS Railway

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.5 Rt 789 E & 0.6 Rt 694 · Structure no. 000000000021267

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,815
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0611 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0611 over NS Railway in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,815 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,484 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0611
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.5 Rt 789 E & 0.6 Rt 694
RouteCity Street 611
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.06329, -80.72802
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,815 (2022)
Projected traffic6,484 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$900 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0611 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0611 over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0611 over NS Railway carry?

About 5,815 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0611 over NS Railway?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0611 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.