US Bridges

Goode Road over N & S Railroad

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.10RTE. 762N.;0.01RTE.76 · Structure no. 000000000029674

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
748
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goode Road over N & S Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goode Road over N & S Railroad in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 748 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGoode Road
CrossesN & S Railroad
Location0.10RTE. 762N.;0.01RTE.76
RouteCounty Highway 668
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35539, -79.39297
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2022)
Projected traffic878 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Goode Road over N & S Railroad built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goode Road over N & S Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Goode Road over N & S Railroad carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goode Road over N & S Railroad?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Goode Road over N & S Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.