US Bridges

460 Ebl Bypass over 460 Business

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.22-BEDFORD L;0.71-RT 43 · Structure no. 000000000022416

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,082
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

460 Ebl Bypass over 460 Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 460 Ebl Bypass over 460 Business in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 8,082 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,684 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries460 Ebl Bypass
Crosses460 Business
Location0.22-BEDFORD L;0.71-RT 43
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32471, -79.5033
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,082 (2022)
Projected traffic11,684 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$141.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 460 Ebl Bypass over 460 Business built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is 460 Ebl Bypass over 460 Business 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 460 Ebl Bypass over 460 Business carry?

About 8,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 460 Ebl Bypass over 460 Business?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 460 Ebl Bypass over 460 Business?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.