US Bridges

Bateman Brdg RD661 over NS Railway #2

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.28 Rt 620; 1.00 Rt 811 · Structure no. 000000000024849

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,068
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bateman Brdg RD661 over NS Railway #2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bateman Brdg RD661 over NS Railway #2 in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,068 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,541 by 2045. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBateman Brdg RD661
CrossesNS Railway #2
Location0.28 Rt 620; 1.00 Rt 811
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35962, -79.26766
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,068 (2022)
Projected traffic6,541 by 2045
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$731 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bateman Brdg RD661 over NS Railway #2 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bateman Brdg RD661 over NS Railway #2 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 Bateman Brdg RD661 over NS Railway #2 carry?

About 5,068 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bateman Brdg RD661 over NS Railway #2?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bateman Brdg RD661 over NS Railway #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.