US Bridges

Shawnee Ave. W. over S. F. Powell River

Good

Wise County, Virginia · 0.01 FR 58A · Structure no. 000000000028130

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawnee Ave. W. over S. F. Powell River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shawnee Ave. W. over S. F. Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShawnee Ave. W.
CrossesS. F. Powell River
Location0.01 FR 58A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85939, -82.78614
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1999)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Shawnee Ave. W. over S. F. Powell River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shawnee Ave. W. over S. F. 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 Shawnee Ave. W. over S. F. Powell River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Shawnee Ave. W. over S. F. Powell River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Shawnee Ave. W. over S. F. Powell River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.