US Bridges

Elon Road over NS Railway

FairPosted for load

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 1375/0.20-RT 679 · Structure no. 000000000001382

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elon Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elon Road over NS Railway in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,416 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,154 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesElon Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.20-RT 1375/0.20-RT 679
RouteState Highway 130
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47341, -79.15054
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,416 (2022)
Projected traffic7,154 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$762 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elon Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Elon Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Elon Road over NS Railway carry?

About 6,416 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elon Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Elon Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.