N Bridge Street over NS Railway
FairBedford County, Virginia · 0016122 0011122 · Structure no. 000000000022404
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 159 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
N Bridge Street over NS Railway is a concrete arch - deck carrying N Bridge Street over NS Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 5,275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,882 by 2045. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Bridge Street over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Bridge Street 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does N Bridge Street over NS Railway carry?
About 5,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N Bridge Street over NS Railway?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns N Bridge Street over NS Railway?
It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.