US Bridges

Bateman Bridge RD over NS Railway

GoodPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 221;0.10-RT 661 · Structure no. 000000000002705

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,083
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bateman Bridge RD over NS Railway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bateman Bridge RD over NS Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,083 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,646 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBateman Bridge RD
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.20-RT 221;0.10-RT 661
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3638, -79.26479
Functional classUrban Local

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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,083 (2019)
Projected traffic1,646 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$225.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bateman Bridge RD over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bateman Bridge RD over NS Railway 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 Bateman Bridge RD over NS Railway carry?

About 1,083 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bateman Bridge RD over NS Railway?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bateman Bridge RD over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.