US Bridges

Route 0060 over S Fork_chalk Mine_run

Fair

Buena Vista city, Virginia · 0039ECL Bu VI0340AMHER CO · Structure no. 000000000020067

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,926
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0060 over S Fork_chalk Mine_run is a concrete slab carrying Route 0060 over S Fork_chalk Mine_run in Buena Vista city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,926 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,732 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0060
CrossesS Fork_chalk Mine_run
Location0039ECL Bu VI0340AMHER CO
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBuena Vista city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74332, -79.33683
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,926 (2022)
Projected traffic5,732 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$74 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0060 over S Fork_chalk Mine_run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0060 over S Fork_chalk Mine_run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0060 over S Fork_chalk Mine_run carry?

About 3,926 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0060 over S Fork_chalk Mine_run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0060 over S Fork_chalk Mine_run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.