US Bridges

T Jefferson RD 811 over NS Railway

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.08 Rt 609; 0.70 Rt 661 · Structure no. 000000000002930

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,140
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T Jefferson RD 811 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T Jefferson RD 811 over NS Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 13,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,184 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT Jefferson RD 811
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.08 Rt 609; 0.70 Rt 661
RouteCounty Highway 811
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36114, -79.28577
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,140 (2022)
Projected traffic19,184 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 T Jefferson RD 811 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T Jefferson RD 811 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T Jefferson RD 811 over NS Railway carry?

About 13,140 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T Jefferson RD 811 over NS Railway?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T Jefferson RD 811 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.