US Bridges

S.R 46 over U.S. 58 Bypass

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .01 Scl Law. & .02 to 58B · Structure no. 000000000003572

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,853
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R 46 over U.S. 58 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R 46 over U.S. 58 Bypass in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,853 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,526 by 2045. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS.R 46
CrossesU.S. 58 Bypass
Location.01 Scl Law. & .02 to 58B
RouteU.S. Route 46
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74815, -77.85509
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,853 (2022)
Projected traffic6,526 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$629 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R 46 over U.S. 58 Bypass built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R 46 over U.S. 58 Bypass 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S.R 46 over U.S. 58 Bypass carry?

About 5,853 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.R 46 over U.S. 58 Bypass?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S.R 46 over U.S. 58 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.