US Bridges

East Stone Gap RD over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 0.06 Fr. 617; 0.08 to 703 · Structure no. 000000000023779

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,708
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Stone Gap RD over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Stone Gap RD over Norfolk Southern Railway in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,708 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,749 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Stone Gap RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.06 Fr. 617; 0.08 to 703
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86558, -82.73968
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,708 (2022)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Stone Gap RD over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Stone Gap RD over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does East Stone Gap RD over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 1,708 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Stone Gap RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns East Stone Gap RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.