US Bridges

Monte Vista Dr. over RTE 609; NS Railway

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.02-RT.91B; 0.90-RT.751 · Structure no. 000000000018971

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monte Vista Dr. over RTE 609; NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monte Vista Dr. over RTE 609; NS Railway in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 66 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 4,158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,071 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesMonte Vista Dr.
CrossesRTE 609; NS Railway
Location0.02-RT.91B; 0.90-RT.751
RouteState Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79293, -81.76506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,158 (2022)
Projected traffic6,071 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monte Vista Dr. over RTE 609; NS Railway built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Monte Vista Dr. over RTE 609; NS Railway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Monte Vista Dr. over RTE 609; NS Railway carry?

About 4,158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Monte Vista Dr. over RTE 609; NS Railway?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Monte Vista Dr. over RTE 609; NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.