US Bridges

U.S 58 (ebl) over N&s Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .8 Ecl Broa& .44 to 707 · Structure no. 000000000003587

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,423
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S 58 (ebl) over N&s Railway (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S 58 (ebl) over N&s Railway (abandoned) in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 4,423 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,459 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S 58 (ebl)
CrossesN&s Railway (abandoned)
Location.8 Ecl Broa& .44 to 707
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70364, -78.02038
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,423 (2022)
Projected traffic6,459 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$345 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S 58 (ebl) over N&s Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S 58 (ebl) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does U.S 58 (ebl) over N&s Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 4,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S 58 (ebl) over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns U.S 58 (ebl) over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.