US Bridges

Fancy Gap HWY/52 over Rt 58 Bypass

Good

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.1 Rt 835; 1.3 Rt 58/221 · Structure no. 000000000028981

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,179
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fancy Gap HWY/52 over Rt 58 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fancy Gap HWY/52 over Rt 58 Bypass in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,179 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,398 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFancy Gap HWY/52
CrossesRt 58 Bypass
Location0.1 Rt 835; 1.3 Rt 58/221
RouteU.S. Route 52
Coordinates36.74508, -80.72593
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,179 (2022)
Projected traffic6,398 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fancy Gap HWY/52 over Rt 58 Bypass built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fancy Gap HWY/52 over Rt 58 Bypass 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fancy Gap HWY/52 over Rt 58 Bypass carry?

About 5,179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fancy Gap HWY/52 over Rt 58 Bypass?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Fancy Gap HWY/52 over Rt 58 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.