US Bridges

Irving Road 689 over NS Railway

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 460; 0.20 Rt 717 · Structure no. 000000000002815

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
149 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
206
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irving Road 689 over NS Railway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Irving Road 689 over NS Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2045. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIrving Road 689
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.01 Rt 460; 0.20 Rt 717
RouteCounty Highway 689
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36269, -79.68343
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2016)
Projected traffic325 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$505.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Irving Road 689 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irving Road 689 over NS Railway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Irving Road 689 over NS Railway carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Irving Road 689 over NS Railway?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Irving Road 689 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.