US Bridges

East Riverside Dr. over Clinch River

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 0.22 FR 16; 1.93 to 19 · Structure no. 000000000022547

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,407
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Riverside Dr. over Clinch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Riverside Dr. over Clinch River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 3,407 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,111 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Riverside Dr.
CrossesClinch River
Location0.22 FR 16; 1.93 to 19
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates37.13431, -81.5238
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,407 (2022)
Projected traffic5,111 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Riverside Dr. over Clinch River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is East Riverside Dr. over Clinch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does East Riverside Dr. over Clinch River carry?

About 3,407 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Riverside Dr. over Clinch River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East Riverside Dr. over Clinch River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.