US Bridges

19/460 (va. Ave.) over Bluestone River

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.69 Wcl Blfld 0.31 102 · Structure no. 000000000026627

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,334
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

19/460 (va. Ave.) over Bluestone River is a concrete slab carrying 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3,334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,001 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries19/460 (va. Ave.)
CrossesBluestone River
Location1.69 Wcl Blfld 0.31 102
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25399, -81.27765
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,334 (2022)
Projected traffic5,001 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19/460 (va. Ave.) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Bluestone River carry?

About 3,334 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Bluestone River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 19/460 (va. Ave.) over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.