Sbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River
FairPosted for loadFranklin County, Virginia · 1.60 Rt 1055;0.18 RT.635 · Structure no. 000000000007780
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,427
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,427 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,605 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River carry?
About 13,427 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.