US Bridges

Sbl Route 220A over NS Railway

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 4.05-RKE Co; 0.43-RT11 · Structure no. 000000000003283

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,821
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 220A over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 220A over NS Railway in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,821 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 220A
CrossesNS Railway
Location4.05-RKE Co; 0.43-RT11
RouteState Highway 220
Coordinates37.38376, -79.89601
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,821 (2022)
Projected traffic12,880 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sbl Route 220A over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 220A 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 220A over NS Railway carry?

About 8,821 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 220A over NS Railway?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 220A over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.