Porterfield HWY over N Fork Holston River

Fair Condition62 years old7,879 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyWashington
Location0.50-rt.802; 2.15-rt.700
CarriesPorterfield HWY
CrossesN Fork Holston River
Coordinates36.77457, -82.07256

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length504.9 ft (153.9 m)
Max Span85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area1646.7 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1964 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,879 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000018861

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