US Bridges

Rt 19SBL/460WBL Bp over Old Tazewell AVENUE-UR22

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .72 to 61 & .07 FR 16 · Structure no. 000000000018434

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,249
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 19SBL/460WBL Bp over Old Tazewell AVENUE-UR22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 19SBL/460WBL Bp over Old Tazewell AVENUE-UR22 in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 3,249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,744 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 19SBL/460WBL Bp
CrossesOld Tazewell AVENUE-UR22
Location.72 to 61 & .07 FR 16
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12801, -81.52469
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,249 (2022)
Projected traffic4,744 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 19SBL/460WBL Bp over Old Tazewell AVENUE-UR22 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Rt 19SBL/460WBL Bp over Old Tazewell AVENUE-UR22 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 Rt 19SBL/460WBL Bp over Old Tazewell AVENUE-UR22 carry?

About 3,249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rt 19SBL/460WBL Bp over Old Tazewell AVENUE-UR22?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 19SBL/460WBL Bp over Old Tazewell AVENUE-UR22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.