US Bridges

Harry Byrd Hwy-Ebl over NS Railway

Poor

Clarke County, Virginia · 0.80 to 340 -0.75 to 7BUS · Structure no. 000000000005376

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,702
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Byrd Hwy-Ebl over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry Byrd Hwy-Ebl over NS Railway in Clarke County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 17,702 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,955 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Byrd Hwy-Ebl
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.80 to 340 -0.75 to 7BUS
RouteState Highway 7
CountyClarke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.15574, -77.96446
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,702 (2022)
Projected traffic16,955 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Harry Byrd Hwy-Ebl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Byrd Hwy-Ebl over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Harry Byrd Hwy-Ebl over NS Railway carry?

About 17,702 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harry Byrd Hwy-Ebl over NS Railway?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Byrd Hwy-Ebl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.