US Bridges

Wildwood RD./619 over Brush Mtn. Branch

Good

Roanoke County, Virginia · 1.90-RTE801; 0.40-RTE714 · Structure no. 000000000015008

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood RD./619 over Brush Mtn. Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildwood RD./619 over Brush Mtn. Branch in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWildwood RD./619
CrossesBrush Mtn. Branch
Location1.90-RTE801; 0.40-RTE714
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30454, -80.10648
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2022)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$641.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildwood RD./619 over Brush Mtn. Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildwood RD./619 over Brush Mtn. Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wildwood RD./619 over Brush Mtn. Branch carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood RD./619 over Brush Mtn. Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood RD./619 over Brush Mtn. Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.