US Bridges

U.S. 58 (wbl) over U.S. 58 Business

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 2.25 to 46RMP & 1.5 - 750 · Structure no. 000000000003593

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (wbl) over U.S. 58 Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (wbl) over U.S. 58 Business in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. 58 (wbl)
CrossesU.S. 58 Business
Location2.25 to 46RMP & 1.5 - 750
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.76649, -77.82491
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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 NetworkNon-Interstate 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 (wbl) over U.S. 58 Business built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 58 (wbl) over U.S. 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 (wbl) over U.S. 58 Business carry?

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

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

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.