US Bridges

Christanna Highway over N&s Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .1 FR 137 & .18 to 729 · Structure no. 000000000003581

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christanna Highway over N&s Railway (abandoned) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Christanna Highway over N&s Railway (abandoned) in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,991 by 2045. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesChristanna Highway
CrossesN&s Railway (abandoned)
Location.1 FR 137 & .18 to 729
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90166, -77.95996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2022)
Projected traffic1,991 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$262 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Christanna Highway over N&s Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christanna Highway over N&s Railway (abandoned) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Christanna Highway over N&s Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Christanna Highway over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Christanna Highway over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.