US Bridges

Monroe RD over S Fork Holston River

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 9.50 FR 11&2.76 Rt R58 · Structure no. 000000000018980

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,834
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe RD over S Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe RD over S Fork Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 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 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe RD
CrossesS Fork Holston River
Location9.50 FR 11&2.76 Rt R58
RouteState Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65693, -81.80251
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,834 (2022)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$456 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe RD over S Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Monroe RD over S Fork Holston River 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 Monroe RD over S Fork Holston River carry?

About 1,834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe RD over S Fork Holston River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe RD over S Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.