US Bridges

Oakleigh Ave. over Rt 460 Bypass

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.15-RT.662/0.09-RT.1010 · Structure no. 000000000023797

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakleigh Ave. over Rt 460 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakleigh Ave. over Rt 460 Bypass 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 468 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2040. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOakleigh Ave.
CrossesRt 460 Bypass
Location0.15-RT.662/0.09-RT.1010
RouteCounty Highway 631
Coordinates37.35815, -78.81472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2018)
Projected traffic915 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Oakleigh Ave. over Rt 460 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Oakleigh Ave. over Rt 460 Bypass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Oakleigh Ave. over Rt 460 Bypass carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oakleigh Ave. over Rt 460 Bypass?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Oakleigh Ave. over Rt 460 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.