US Bridges

Route 0023 over Private Entrance

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .48M to 58A&.93M to 23B · Structure no. 000000000022449

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,665
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0023 over Private Entrance is a concrete frame carrying Route 0023 over Private Entrance in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 19,665 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,968 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0023
CrossesPrivate Entrance
Location.48M to 58A&.93M to 23B
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94752, -82.61204
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,665 (2022)
Projected traffic20,968 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$109.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0023 over Private Entrance built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0023 over Private Entrance 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0023 over Private Entrance carry?

About 19,665 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0023 over Private Entrance?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0023 over Private Entrance?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.