US Bridges

Boxwood Farm Rd. over NS Railway

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.90-RT.731 / 0.18-RT.822 · Structure no. 000000000001540

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
979
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boxwood Farm Rd. over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boxwood Farm Rd. over NS Railway in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 979 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBoxwood Farm Rd.
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.90-RT.731 / 0.18-RT.822
RouteCounty Highway 739
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59405, -79.01495
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2022)
Projected traffic1,086 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$878 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boxwood Farm Rd. over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boxwood Farm Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Boxwood Farm Rd. over NS Railway carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boxwood Farm Rd. over NS Railway?

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boxwood Farm Rd. over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.