US Bridges

Rivermont DR over S F Shen River & NS Rwy

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 0.05 to 679 - 0.15 to 340 · Structure no. 000000000018789

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
527 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,994
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rivermont DR over S F Shen River & NS Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rivermont DR over S F Shen River & NS Rwy in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 5,994 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,619 by 2042. The structure is 527 ft (160.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRivermont DR
CrossesS F Shen River & NS Rwy
Location0.05 to 679 - 0.15 to 340
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates38.90404, -78.21347
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 20 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length527 ft (160.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,994 (2022)
Projected traffic6,619 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$182 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rivermont DR over S F Shen River & NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rivermont DR over S F Shen River & NS Rwy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rivermont DR over S F Shen River & NS Rwy carry?

About 5,994 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rivermont DR over S F Shen River & NS Rwy?

The structure is 527 ft (160.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rivermont DR over S F Shen River & NS Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.