US Bridges

Goodview Tn RD 757 over NS Railway

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 635S; 0.10 Rt 635 · Structure no. 000000000002903

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodview Tn RD 757 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodview Tn RD 757 over NS Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 4,071 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,718 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodview Tn RD 757
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.50 Rt 635S; 0.10 Rt 635
RouteCounty Highway 757
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23368, -79.77398
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,071 (2022)
Projected traffic4,718 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$724.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodview Tn RD 757 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodview Tn RD 757 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Goodview Tn RD 757 over NS Railway carry?

About 4,071 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goodview Tn RD 757 over NS Railway?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Goodview Tn RD 757 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.