US Bridges

Route 360 Wbl over Appomattox River

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · Chestfield & Amelia CO LN · Structure no. 000000000001231

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,026
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 360 Wbl over Appomattox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 360 Wbl over Appomattox River in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,026 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,179 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 360 Wbl
CrossesAppomattox River
LocationChestfield & Amelia CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 360
Coordinates37.35484, -77.85229
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,026 (2022)
Projected traffic13,179 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 360 Wbl over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 360 Wbl over Appomattox River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 360 Wbl over Appomattox River carry?

About 9,026 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 360 Wbl over Appomattox River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 360 Wbl over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.