FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BLUE SPRINGS ROAD

Carrying BLUE SPRINGS ROAD over LITTLE RIVER

0.60 Rt 693; 0.30 Rt 620, Montgomery, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BLUE SPRINGS ROAD

The BLUE SPRINGS ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Virginia carries BLUE SPRINGS ROAD over LITTLE RIVER. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 78.8 meters (259 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 307 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.4 metric tons.

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

How BLUE SPRINGS ROAD compares

▲ 8.4
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Virginia bridges
196
Bridges in Montgomery · 5 in Poor condition
BLUE SPRINGS ROAD 54.4 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
54.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
78.8 m (259 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
307 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000029269

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLUE SPRINGS ROAD 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 BLUE SPRINGS ROAD against other structures in Montgomery 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 BLUE SPRINGS ROAD?

BLUE SPRINGS ROAD in Montgomery, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BLUE SPRINGS ROAD inspected?

BLUE SPRINGS ROAD'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 307 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLUE SPRINGS ROAD 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 BLUE SPRINGS ROAD?

BLUE SPRINGS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BLUE SPRINGS ROAD?

BLUE SPRINGS ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BLUE SPRINGS ROAD and does age affect safety?

BLUE SPRINGS ROAD was built in 2013, making it 13 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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