US Bridges

Wysor Hwy. over New River

Good

Wythe County, Virginia · 1.14M to 618 &.18MTO 622 · Structure no. 000000000028730

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
870 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,357
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wysor Hwy. over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wysor Hwy. over New River in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,357 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,260 by 2042. The structure is 870 ft (265.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWysor Hwy.
CrossesNew River
Location1.14M to 618 &.18MTO 622
RouteState Highway 100
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91839, -80.80631
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length870 ft (265.2 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,357 (2022)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wysor Hwy. over New River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wysor Hwy. over New 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 Wysor Hwy. over New River carry?

About 3,357 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wysor Hwy. over New River?

The structure is 870 ft (265.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wysor Hwy. over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.