US Bridges

South Main Street over N/S Railway (abandoned)

FairPosted for load

Brunswick County, Virginia · .007 FR 678 &.05 to T1027 · Structure no. 000000000003764

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over N/S Railway (abandoned) is a concrete slab carrying South Main Street over N/S Railway (abandoned) in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 992 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesN/S Railway (abandoned)
Location.007 FR 678 &.05 to T1027
RouteCounty Highway 713
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75643, -77.84699
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2022)
Projected traffic992 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$120 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main Street over N/S Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does South Main Street over N/S Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Main Street over N/S Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns South Main Street over N/S Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.