US Bridges

Old Stage Road over NS Railway

Poor

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.77-RT 786/1.02-RT 624 · Structure no. 000000000001508

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stage Road over NS Railway in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2045. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.77-RT 786/1.02-RT 624
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54164, -79.07593
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic215 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$109.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stage Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stage Road over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Stage Road over NS Railway carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Stage Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.