US Bridges

Reliance RD over West Run

Fair

Warren County, Virginia · 0.16 to 609 - 0.05 to 736 · Structure no. 000000000018798

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reliance RD over West Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Reliance RD over West Run in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 2,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,746 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReliance RD
CrossesWest Run
Location0.16 to 609 - 0.05 to 736
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.97972, -78.19351
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2022)
Projected traffic2,746 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$126 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reliance RD over West Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reliance RD over West Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Reliance RD over West Run carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Reliance RD over West Run?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Reliance RD over West Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.