US Bridges

Ritenour Hollow RD over I-66

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 0.15 to 637-0.02 to F-225 · Structure no. 000000000018772

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritenour Hollow RD over I-66 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ritenour Hollow RD over I-66 in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 651 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2045. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRitenour Hollow RD
CrossesI-66
Location0.15 to 637-0.02 to F-225
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.97303, -78.21318
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2022)
Projected traffic950 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$61 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ritenour Hollow RD over I-66 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ritenour Hollow RD over I-66 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ritenour Hollow RD over I-66 carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ritenour Hollow RD over I-66?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ritenour Hollow RD over I-66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.