US Bridges

Dorchester Road over Powell River

Fair

Norton city, Virginia · 1.60 621 N & .70 621 S · Structure no. 000000000022457

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorchester Road over Powell River is a concrete slab carrying Dorchester Road over Powell River in Norton city, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 792 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDorchester Road
CrossesPowell River
Location1.60 621 N & .70 621 S
RouteState Highway 610
CountyNorton city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.938, -82.64589
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2022)
Projected traffic792 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorchester Road over Powell River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorchester Road over Powell River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dorchester Road over Powell River carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dorchester Road over Powell River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dorchester Road over Powell River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.