E.LYNCH.SALEMTP460 over Little Otter River
FairBedford County, Virginia · 8.88 CAMPB;3.40 Rt 460BUS · Structure no. 000000000002652
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,082
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E.LYNCH.SALEMTP460 over Little Otter River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.LYNCH.SALEMTP460 over Little 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 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 8,082 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E.LYNCH.SALEMTP460 over Little Otter River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is E.LYNCH.SALEMTP460 over Little 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does E.LYNCH.SALEMTP460 over Little Otter River carry?
About 8,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is E.LYNCH.SALEMTP460 over Little Otter River?
The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns E.LYNCH.SALEMTP460 over Little Otter River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.