US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over NS Railway

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 1.20 Rt 604 / 0.68 Rt 658 · Structure no. 000000000004941

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethlehem Road over NS Railway in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.20 Rt 604 / 0.68 Rt 658
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11545, -78.59392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2018)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bethlehem Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over NS Railway carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bethlehem Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.