Short Street over Powell River
GoodWise County, Virginia · 000058A 00002nd Ave · Structure no. 000000000025514
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,947
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Short Street over Powell River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short Street over Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,947 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,401 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Short Street over Powell River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Short Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Short Street over Powell River carry?
About 3,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Short Street over Powell River?
The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Short Street over Powell River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.