US Bridges

Route 715 over NS Railway

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.0 RTE 671; 0.7 RTE 786 · Structure no. 000000000030544

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 715 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 715 over NS Railway in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 469 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 715
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.0 RTE 671; 0.7 RTE 786
RouteCounty Highway 715
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35095, -79.43176
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2016)
Projected traffic469 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 715 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 715 over NS Railway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 715 over NS Railway carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Route 715 over NS Railway?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Route 715 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.