US Bridges

Salem RD over NS Railway

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.10-RT 691/0.10-RT 689 · Structure no. 000000000001637

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,732
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem RD over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem RD over NS Railway in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,732 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,392 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem RD
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.10-RT 691/0.10-RT 689
RouteCounty Highway 647
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34754, -78.90932
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2022)
Projected traffic3,392 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Salem RD over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Salem RD over NS Railway carry?

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Salem RD over NS Railway?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Salem RD over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.