US Bridges

Route 360 Ebl over Appomattox River

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · Chesterfield & Amelia Cl · Structure no. 000000000001232

Built
1957
68 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 Ebl over Appomattox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 360 Ebl over Appomattox River in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 360 Ebl
CrossesAppomattox River
LocationChesterfield & Amelia Cl
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35467, -77.85221
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$447.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 360 Ebl over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 360 Ebl 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 Ebl over Appomattox River carry?

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

How long is Route 360 Ebl 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 360 Ebl over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.