US Bridges

Confederate Blvd. over 460 Bypass E.B.L.

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.48-RT.636/0.37-RT.707 · Structure no. 000000000023795

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Confederate Blvd. over 460 Bypass E.B.L. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Confederate Blvd. over 460 Bypass E.B.L. in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,450 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesConfederate Blvd.
Crosses460 Bypass E.B.L.
Location0.48-RT.636/0.37-RT.707
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34818, -78.80863
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,197 (2022)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Confederate Blvd. over 460 Bypass E.B.L. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Confederate Blvd. over 460 Bypass E.B.L. 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 Confederate Blvd. over 460 Bypass E.B.L. carry?

About 2,197 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Confederate Blvd. over 460 Bypass E.B.L.?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Confederate Blvd. over 460 Bypass E.B.L.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.