Virginia Avenue over Norfolk Southern Railroa
FairWashington County, Maryland · 100 Ft S of W Wilson Blvd · Structure no. 200000W-H-24010
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,139
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Virginia Avenue over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Avenue over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Washington County, Maryland. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,139 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,491 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Virginia Avenue over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Virginia Avenue over Norfolk Southern Railroa in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Virginia Avenue over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?
About 14,139 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Virginia Avenue over Norfolk Southern Railroa?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Virginia Avenue over Norfolk Southern Railroa?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.