3rd Avenue over Route 63
GoodWise County, Virginia · .08M TOT1206&.33MTOT1213 · Structure no. 000000000019497
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,507
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Avenue over Route 63 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Avenue over Route 63 in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,688 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Avenue over Route 63 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Avenue over Route 63 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does 3rd Avenue over Route 63 carry?
About 1,507 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 3rd Avenue over Route 63?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Avenue over Route 63?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.