US Bridges

Ramp a over NS Railway

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.12RT29NBUS/0.15RT29/460 · Structure no. 000000000026708

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,254
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a 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 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 5,254 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,194 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).

Location

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CarriesRamp a
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.12RT29NBUS/0.15RT29/460
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34265, -79.18721
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic5,254 (2012)
Projected traffic8,194 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 Ramp a over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Ramp a over NS Railway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a over NS Railway carry?

About 5,254 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a 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 Ramp a over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.