US Bridges

Route 0603 over Rt 77

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.6MTO659&1.9MTO600S · Structure no. 000000000019655

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
507
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0603 over Rt 77 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0603 over Rt 77 in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6 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 507 vehicles a day, projected to reach 565 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0603
CrossesRt 77
Location1.6MTO659&1.9MTO600S
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98686, -81.07527
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic507 (2022)
Projected traffic565 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$81.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0603 over Rt 77 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0603 over Rt 77 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0603 over Rt 77 carry?

About 507 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0603 over Rt 77?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0603 over Rt 77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.