US Bridges

Route 619 over Route 81 / 11

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.85MTO629 & .01MTO611 · Structure no. 000000000019684

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 619 over Route 81 / 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 619 over Route 81 / 11 in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,913 by 2042. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 619
CrossesRoute 81 / 11
Location1.85MTO629 & .01MTO611
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates36.95015, -80.881
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic6,913 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$672.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 619 over Route 81 / 11 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Route 619 over Route 81 / 11 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 619 over Route 81 / 11 carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 619 over Route 81 / 11?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 619 over Route 81 / 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.