US Bridges

Cox Road Ebl over N&s Railway

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.08 FR 620 & 0.75 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000006004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cox Road Ebl over N&s Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cox Road Ebl over N&s Railway in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,986 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCox Road Ebl
CrossesN&s Railway
Location1.08 FR 620 & 0.75 to 625
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14535, -77.79683
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2022)
Projected traffic3,986 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Cox Road Ebl over N&s Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cox Road Ebl over N&s 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cox Road Ebl over N&s Railway carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cox Road Ebl over N&s Railway?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cox Road Ebl over N&s Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.