US Bridges

Christanna Highway over CSXT Row (abandoned)

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Brunswick County, Virginia · .64 FR 763 & .51 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000003571

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christanna Highway over CSXT Row (abandoned) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christanna Highway over CSXT Row (abandoned) in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 years old, older 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 2,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,598 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesChristanna Highway
CrossesCSXT Row (abandoned)
Location.64 FR 763 & .51 to 1
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83065, -77.91267
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2022)
Projected traffic2,598 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$174 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Christanna Highway over CSXT Row (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Christanna Highway over CSXT Row (abandoned) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Christanna Highway over CSXT Row (abandoned) carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Christanna Highway over CSXT Row (abandoned)?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Christanna Highway over CSXT Row (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.