US Bridges

220 Bus Nbl over 220 Bypass

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.69 Rkymt; 0.06 220 Bp · Structure no. 000000000007786

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,683
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

220 Bus Nbl over 220 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 220 Bus Nbl over 220 Bypass 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 2,683 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,917 by 2045. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries220 Bus Nbl
Crosses220 Bypass
Location1.69 Rkymt; 0.06 220 Bp
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96294, -79.87369
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,683 (2022)
Projected traffic3,917 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 220 Bus Nbl over 220 Bypass built?

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

What condition is 220 Bus Nbl over 220 Bypass 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 220 Bus Nbl over 220 Bypass carry?

About 2,683 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 220 Bus Nbl over 220 Bypass?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 220 Bus Nbl over 220 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.