US Bridges

East Main St. over RTE 78 & Callahan Cr&nsr

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 1MTOECLAPPALAC.&.05MTO78 · Structure no. 000000000019292

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
628 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main St. over RTE 78 & Callahan Cr&nsr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Main St. over RTE 78 & Callahan Cr&nsr in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,500 by 2042. The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Main St.
CrossesRTE 78 & Callahan Cr&nsr
Location1MTOECLAPPALAC.&.05MTO78
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90628, -82.78197
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length628 ft (191.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,507 (2022)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$780 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Main St. over RTE 78 & Callahan Cr&nsr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main St. over RTE 78 & Callahan Cr&nsr 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 East Main St. over RTE 78 & Callahan Cr&nsr carry?

About 6,507 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Main St. over RTE 78 & Callahan Cr&nsr?

The structure is 628 ft (191.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns East Main St. over RTE 78 & Callahan Cr&nsr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.