West Riverside Dr. over Clinch River
FairPosted for loadTazewell County, Virginia · 1.22 FR 16A 0.08 to 61 · Structure no. 000000000022543
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 74 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,292
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Riverside Dr. over Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Riverside Dr. over Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,292 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,671 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Riverside Dr. over Clinch River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Riverside Dr. over Clinch River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does West Riverside Dr. over Clinch River carry?
About 3,292 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Riverside Dr. over Clinch River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns West Riverside Dr. over Clinch River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.