US Bridges

Route 23 over Over Slide Area

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .27M to 610 &4.57M to 610 · Structure no. 000000000019264

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
582 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,602
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 23 over Over Slide Area is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 23 over Over Slide Area in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 15,602 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,405 by 2042. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 23
CrossesOver Slide Area
Location.27M to 610 &4.57M to 610
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91213, -82.67263
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,602 (2022)
Projected traffic18,405 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$715 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 23 over Over Slide Area built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 23 over Over Slide Area 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 23 over Over Slide Area carry?

About 15,602 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 23 over Over Slide Area?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Route 23 over Over Slide Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.