US Bridges

V H Goode HWY 220 over Route 40

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.08 220 Bn; 3.22 220 Bs · Structure no. 000000000007783

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,391
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

V H Goode HWY 220 over Route 40 is a concrete tee beam carrying V H Goode HWY 220 over Route 40 in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 11,391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,631 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesV H Goode HWY 220
CrossesRoute 40
Location1.08 220 Bn; 3.22 220 Bs
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates37.00912, -79.87293
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,391 (2022)
Projected traffic16,631 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was V H Goode HWY 220 over Route 40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is V H Goode HWY 220 over Route 40 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does V H Goode HWY 220 over Route 40 carry?

About 11,391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is V H Goode HWY 220 over Route 40?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns V H Goode HWY 220 over Route 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.