US Bridges

Loop B over NS Railway

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · .15-WARDSRD/.15-29S/460W · Structure no. 000000000026707

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop B over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop B over NS Railway in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,854 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop B
CrossesNS Railway
Location.15-WARDSRD/.15-29S/460W
Coordinates37.34272, -79.18784
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2004)
Projected traffic8,854 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Loop B over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loop B over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Loop B over NS Railway carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Loop B over NS Railway?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Loop B over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.