US Bridges

Route 52 over I-77

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 0.73 FR RT98 .40 to RT652 · Structure no. 000000000002956

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 52 over I-77 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 52 over I-77 in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 53 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 4,506 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,579 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 52
CrossesI-77
Location0.73 FR RT98 .40 to RT652
RouteU.S. Route 52
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10113, -81.12923
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,506 (2022)
Projected traffic6,579 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Route 52 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Route 52 over I-77 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 52 over I-77 carry?

About 4,506 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 52 over I-77?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 52 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.