US Bridges

E.Ly.Sa.Tk 460 Wbl over Big Otter River

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 5.94 Cmbl Co; 6.34 Bedfd · Structure no. 000000000025633

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
486 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,901
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E.Ly.Sa.Tk 460 Wbl over Big Otter River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E.Ly.Sa.Tk 460 Wbl over Big Otter River in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,901 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,997 by 2042. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesE.Ly.Sa.Tk 460 Wbl
CrossesBig Otter River
Location5.94 Cmbl Co; 6.34 Bedfd
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.30909, -79.39461
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length486 ft (148.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,901 (2022)
Projected traffic12,997 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E.Ly.Sa.Tk 460 Wbl over Big Otter River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E.Ly.Sa.Tk 460 Wbl over Big Otter River 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 2024.

How much traffic does E.Ly.Sa.Tk 460 Wbl over Big Otter River carry?

About 8,901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E.Ly.Sa.Tk 460 Wbl over Big Otter River?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E.Ly.Sa.Tk 460 Wbl over Big Otter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.