US Bridges

US58A(WOOD Ave W.) over South Fork Powell River

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Wise County, Virginia · 1.03RT23 0.53 Wcl Bg.St.G · Structure no. 000000000028282

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,688
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

US58A(WOOD Ave W.) over South Fork Powell River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US58A(WOOD Ave W.) over South Fork Powell River in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,688 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,342 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS58A(WOOD Ave W.)
CrossesSouth Fork Powell River
Location1.03RT23 0.53 Wcl Bg.St.G
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86048, -82.78905
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,688 (2022)
Projected traffic6,342 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 US58A(WOOD Ave W.) over South Fork Powell River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US58A(WOOD Ave W.) over South Fork 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 US58A(WOOD Ave W.) over South Fork Powell River carry?

About 5,688 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US58A(WOOD Ave W.) over South Fork Powell River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US58A(WOOD Ave W.) over South Fork Powell River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.