US Bridges

Montrose St. over Bluestone River

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .12 Taze Av 0.02 RTE 19 · Structure no. 000000000025590

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,408
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montrose St. over Bluestone River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montrose St. over Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 1,408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,570 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontrose St.
CrossesBluestone River
Location.12 Taze Av 0.02 RTE 19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2501, -81.28542
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,408 (2022)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montrose St. over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montrose St. over Bluestone 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Montrose St. over Bluestone River carry?

About 1,408 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Montrose St. over Bluestone River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Montrose St. over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.