US Bridges

Triangle Rd. over Bluestone River

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · .15MTO19 & .75MTOENDMAINT · Structure no. 000000000018665

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Triangle Rd. over Bluestone River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Triangle Rd. over Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 93 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesTriangle Rd.
CrossesBluestone River
Location.15MTO19 & .75MTOENDMAINT
RouteCounty Highway 744
Coordinates37.21869, -81.34699
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Triangle Rd. over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Triangle Rd. over Bluestone 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Triangle Rd. over Bluestone River carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Triangle Rd. over Bluestone River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Triangle Rd. over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.