US Bridges

Winesap Road over NS Railway

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.03-RT 795/0.51-RT 805 · Structure no. 000000000001522

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,003
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winesap Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winesap Road over NS Railway in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,118 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWinesap Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.03-RT 795/0.51-RT 805
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48536, -79.1475
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,003 (2022)
Projected traffic1,118 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Winesap Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Winesap 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Winesap Road over NS Railway carry?

About 1,003 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winesap Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Winesap Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.