US Bridges

US23(E.5th St. N.) over Powell River

Good

Wise County, Virginia · 0063NCL B S G001258 Alt · Structure no. 000000000024400

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,292
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

US23(E.5th St. N.) over Powell River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US23(E.5th St. N.) over Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,292 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,361 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS23(E.5th St. N.)
CrossesPowell River
Location0063NCL B S G001258 Alt
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates36.86879, -82.77535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,292 (2022)
Projected traffic10,361 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US23(E.5th St. N.) over Powell River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US23(E.5th St. N.) over Powell River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US23(E.5th St. N.) over Powell River carry?

About 9,292 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US23(E.5th St. N.) over Powell River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US23(E.5th St. N.) over Powell River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.