US Bridges

Midland Trail over CSX Railway

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.65 to 772 & 0.10 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000028834

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Trail over CSX Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midland Trail over CSX Railway in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,141 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Trail
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.65 to 772 & 0.10 to 651
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80803, -80.03664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2022)
Projected traffic2,141 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Trail over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland Trail over CSX Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Midland Trail over CSX Railway carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Midland Trail over CSX Railway?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Trail over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.