FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Zimmerman Rd 603

Carrying Zimmerman Rd 603 over Glade Creek

0.07-Rte607; 0.20-Rte768, Botetourt, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Zimmerman Rd 603

The Zimmerman Rd 603 bridge in Botetourt, Virginia carries Zimmerman Rd 603 over Glade Creek. It was built in 1946, making it 80 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 388 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Zimmerman Rd 603 compares

▲ 5.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Virginia bridges
202
Bridges in Botetourt
Zimmerman Rd 603 51.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1946
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
4.2 m (14 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
388 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000003324

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Zimmerman Rd 603 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Zimmerman Rd 603 against other structures in Botetourt and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Zimmerman Rd 603?

Zimmerman Rd 603 in Botetourt, Virginia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Zimmerman Rd 603 inspected?

Zimmerman Rd 603's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 388 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Zimmerman Rd 603 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Zimmerman Rd 603?

Zimmerman Rd 603 has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Zimmerman Rd 603?

Zimmerman Rd 603 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Zimmerman Rd 603 and does age affect safety?

Zimmerman Rd 603 was built in 1946, making it 80 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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