US Bridges

Route 615 over N Fork Holston River

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 1.69 Fr. Scl; 0.01 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000019027

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 615 over N Fork Holston River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 615 over N Fork Holston River in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 615
CrossesN Fork Holston River
Location1.69 Fr. Scl; 0.01 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70088, -82.30784
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2017)
Projected traffic163 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 615 over N Fork Holston River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 615 over N 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 615 over N Fork Holston River carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Route 615 over N Fork Holston River?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 615 over N Fork Holston River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.