US Bridges

New Glasgow Road over NS Railway

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · .24 Rt 729 / .00 Rt 708 · Structure no. 000000000001412

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Glasgow Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Glasgow Road over NS Railway in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 802 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNew Glasgow Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location.24 Rt 729 / .00 Rt 708
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62621, -78.97713
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2022)
Projected traffic894 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 New Glasgow Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Glasgow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does New Glasgow Road over NS Railway carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Glasgow Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Glasgow Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.