US Bridges

Ayers Rd. 737 over NS Railway

GoodPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 732;1.90-RT 805 · Structure no. 000000000002874

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ayers Rd. 737 over NS Railway is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ayers Rd. 737 over NS Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2045. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAyers Rd. 737
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.20-RT 732;1.90-RT 805
RouteCounty Highway 737
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17054, -79.52055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2019)
Projected traffic93 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$335.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ayers Rd. 737 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ayers Rd. 737 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ayers Rd. 737 over NS Railway carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ayers Rd. 737 over NS Railway?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ayers Rd. 737 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.