US Bridges

Route 102 over Bluestone Riv.& NS R.R.

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .98MTO694 &.80MTO19/460 · Structure no. 000000000026340

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
712 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,778
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 102 over Bluestone Riv.& NS R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 102 over Bluestone Riv.& NS R.R. in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,778 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,327 by 2042. The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 102
CrossesBluestone Riv.& NS R.R.
Location.98MTO694 &.80MTO19/460
RouteState Highway 102
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26297, -81.28033
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length712 ft (217 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,778 (2022)
Projected traffic5,327 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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 Route 102 over Bluestone Riv.& NS R.R. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 102 over Bluestone Riv.& NS R.R. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 102 over Bluestone Riv.& NS R.R. carry?

About 4,778 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 102 over Bluestone Riv.& NS R.R.?

The structure is 712 ft (217 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 102 over Bluestone Riv.& NS R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.