US Bridges

COTTONTOWNRD/621 over N&w Railway

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.90 Rt 660; 0.15 Rt 221 · Structure no. 000000000002706

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,301
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

COTTONTOWNRD/621 over N&w Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying COTTONTOWNRD/621 over N&w Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,824 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCOTTONTOWNRD/621
CrossesN&w Railway
Location0.90 Rt 660; 0.15 Rt 221
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38744, -79.24425
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,301 (2022)
Projected traffic9,824 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 COTTONTOWNRD/621 over N&w Railway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is COTTONTOWNRD/621 over N&w 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does COTTONTOWNRD/621 over N&w Railway carry?

About 7,301 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is COTTONTOWNRD/621 over N&w Railway?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns COTTONTOWNRD/621 over N&w Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.