460 Ebl over Big Otter River
FairBedford County, Virginia · 6.34 Bedfd; 5.94 Camp CO · Structure no. 000000000002651
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 455 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,901
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
460 Ebl over Big Otter River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 460 Ebl over Big Otter River in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 8,901 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,997 by 2045. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 460 Ebl over Big Otter River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 460 Ebl over Big Otter River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 460 Ebl over Big Otter River carry?
About 8,901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 460 Ebl over Big Otter River?
The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns 460 Ebl over Big Otter River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.