Route 0605 over Powell River
PoorWise County, Virginia · .01M to 58A&.01M to 739 · Structure no. 000000000019361
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 0605 over Powell River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 0605 over Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 314 vehicles a day, projected to reach 471 by 2045. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 0605 over Powell River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 0605 over Powell River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 0605 over Powell River carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Route 0605 over Powell River?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Route 0605 over Powell River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.