East Stone Gap Rd. over Powell River @ Big-S-Gap
FairPosted for loadWise County, Virginia · 1.0M to 615 & .55M TO610 · Structure no. 000000000019390
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,320
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Stone Gap Rd. over Powell River @ Big-S-Gap is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Stone Gap Rd. over Powell River @ Big-S-Gap in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,400 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Stone Gap Rd. over Powell River @ Big-S-Gap built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Stone Gap Rd. over Powell River @ Big-S-Gap 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 Stone Gap Rd. over Powell River @ Big-S-Gap carry?
About 2,320 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is East Stone Gap Rd. over Powell River @ Big-S-Gap?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns East Stone Gap Rd. over Powell River @ Big-S-Gap?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.