Route 70 over Powell River

Poor Condition64 years old741 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLee
Location1.84 To Jone&10.27 Fr Ten
CarriesRoute 70
CrossesPowell River
Coordinates36.66232, -83.09374

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length339.9 ft (103.6 m)
Max Span68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Width30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Area973.8 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic741 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000010759

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