US Bridges

Sbl Route 0220 over NS Railway

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.03-220 Bus; 0.05-RT 40 · Structure no. 000000000007785

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,391
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0220 over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl Route 0220 over NS Railway 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 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 11,391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,631 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0220
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.03-220 Bus; 0.05-RT 40
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00978, -79.87332
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 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
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$540.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0220 over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0220 over NS 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0220 over NS Railway carry?

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

How long is Sbl Route 0220 over NS Railway?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0220 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.