Post Road over Bluestone River
GoodTazewell County, Virginia · .02M to 102 &.02M to 761 · Structure no. 000000000018683
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post Road over Bluestone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post Road over Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 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 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Post Road over Bluestone River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Post Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Post Road over Bluestone River carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Post Road over Bluestone River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Post Road over Bluestone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.