Route 16 over RTE 19/460 Bypass
FairTazewell County, Virginia · 0.39 FR 61; 0.88 to 19 · Structure no. 000000000018402
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,843
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 16 over RTE 19/460 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 16 over RTE 19/460 Bypass in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,843 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,170 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 16 over RTE 19/460 Bypass built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 16 over RTE 19/460 Bypass 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 16 over RTE 19/460 Bypass carry?
About 2,843 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 16 over RTE 19/460 Bypass?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Route 16 over RTE 19/460 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.