Route 23 over N Fork Holston River
GoodScott County, Virginia · 0.03 FR 707; 0.01 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000030598
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,812
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 23 over N Fork Holston River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 23 over N Fork Holston River in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 20,812 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,205 by 2042. The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 23 over N Fork Holston River built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Route 23 over N Fork Holston River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 23 over N Fork Holston River carry?
About 20,812 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 23 over N Fork Holston River?
The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Route 23 over N Fork Holston River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.