Dunbar Road over Roaring Fork River
FairWise County, Virginia · 1.75MTO23B&5.26MTOENDRTE · Structure no. 000000000019355
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 167
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dunbar Road over Roaring Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dunbar Road over Roaring Fork River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 47 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dunbar Road over Roaring Fork River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Dunbar Road over Roaring Fork 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Dunbar Road over Roaring Fork River carry?
About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dunbar Road over Roaring Fork River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Dunbar Road over Roaring Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.