Route 717 over Bluestone River

Good Condition114 years old35 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyTazewell
Location.01mfrrt.102;.35mtort.643
CarriesRoute 717
CrossesBluestone River
Coordinates37.27145, -81.30505

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length73.2 ft (22.3 m)
Max Span69.9 ft (21.3 m)
Deck Width14.4 ft (4.4 m)
Deck Area98.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1912 (reconstructed 2022)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic35 (2015)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000018657

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