US Bridges

Rt 460 Wbl over Rt. 460 Ebl Ramp

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.7-LYNCH CL/0.13-RT460BY · Structure no. 000000000020583

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,125
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 460 Wbl over Rt. 460 Ebl Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 460 Wbl over Rt. 460 Ebl Ramp in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 19,125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,922 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 460 Wbl
CrossesRt. 460 Ebl Ramp
Location1.7-LYNCH CL/0.13-RT460BY
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36165, -79.1659
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,125 (2022)
Projected traffic27,922 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$134 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 460 Wbl over Rt. 460 Ebl Ramp built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 460 Wbl over Rt. 460 Ebl Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt 460 Wbl over Rt. 460 Ebl Ramp carry?

About 19,125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt 460 Wbl over Rt. 460 Ebl Ramp?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 460 Wbl over Rt. 460 Ebl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.