Route 60 over NS Railway
FairAmherst County, Virginia · .15-RT 29 / .00-ECL Amh · Structure no. 000000000001345
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,764
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 60 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 60 over NS Railway in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 89 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 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 5,764 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,415 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 Route 60 over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Route 60 over NS Railway 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 60 over NS Railway carry?
About 5,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Route 60 over NS Railway?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Route 60 over NS Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.