Route 460 Ebl over Dismal River & NS Rwy
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · 14.43FRTAZECL;3.65TORT83 · Structure no. 000000000003804
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 467 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 460 Ebl over Dismal River & NS Rwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 Ebl over Dismal River & NS Rwy in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 6 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,048 by 2042. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 460 Ebl over Dismal River & NS Rwy built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Route 460 Ebl over Dismal River & NS Rwy 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 460 Ebl over Dismal River & NS Rwy carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route 460 Ebl over Dismal River & NS Rwy?
The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Route 460 Ebl over Dismal River & NS Rwy?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.