US Bridges

Route 19 Sbl over Alt. Rte. 16A

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.25M to 16&1.75M to 19B · Structure no. 000000000018416

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,182
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 19 Sbl over Alt. Rte. 16A is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 19 Sbl over Alt. Rte. 16A in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 4,182 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,664 by 2045. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 19 Sbl
CrossesAlt. Rte. 16A
Location1.25M to 16&1.75M to 19B
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12199, -81.54546
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,182 (2022)
Projected traffic4,664 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$234 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 19 Sbl over Alt. Rte. 16A built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 19 Sbl over Alt. Rte. 16A 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 19 Sbl over Alt. Rte. 16A carry?

About 4,182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 19 Sbl over Alt. Rte. 16A?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Route 19 Sbl over Alt. Rte. 16A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.