US Bridges

U.S. 58 (ebl) over 58 Business

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 2.44 FR 46 & 1.54 to 750 · Structure no. 000000000003589

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (ebl) over 58 Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (ebl) over 58 Business in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4,383 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,401 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 (ebl)
Crosses58 Business
Location2.44 FR 46 & 1.54 to 750
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76649, -77.82465
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
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,383 (2022)
Projected traffic6,401 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (ebl) over 58 Business built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 58 (ebl) over 58 Business 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 58 (ebl) over 58 Business carry?

About 4,383 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 (ebl) over 58 Business?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (ebl) over 58 Business?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.