Cox Road over NS Railway
GoodDinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.28 FR 460 & 0.25 to 706 · Structure no. 000000000005986
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,299
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cox Road over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cox Road over NS Railway in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 69 years old, older 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 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,678 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cox Road over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Cox Road 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cox Road over NS Railway carry?
About 3,299 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cox Road over NS Railway?
The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cox Road over NS Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.