US Bridges

RTE 19 Sbl Ramp a over Old RTE 16

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .00 to 16 & .00 FR 19 · Structure no. 000000000018445

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 19 Sbl Ramp a over Old RTE 16 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 19 Sbl Ramp a over Old RTE 16 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 5 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 19 Sbl Ramp a
CrossesOld RTE 16
Location.00 to 16 & .00 FR 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12824, -81.52505
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2022)
Projected traffic678 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$98.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 19 Sbl Ramp a over Old RTE 16 built?

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

What condition is RTE 19 Sbl Ramp a over Old RTE 16 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 RTE 19 Sbl Ramp a over Old RTE 16 carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 19 Sbl Ramp a over Old RTE 16?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 19 Sbl Ramp a over Old RTE 16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.