US Bridges

220 Bus. Nbl over 220 Bp

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.22 Rt 220BP; 0.35 Rk Mt · Structure no. 000000000007788

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,269
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

220 Bus. Nbl over 220 Bp is a concrete tee beam carrying 220 Bus. Nbl over 220 Bp 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 14,269 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,833 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries220 Bus. Nbl
Crosses220 Bp
Location0.22 Rt 220BP; 0.35 Rk Mt
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02269, -79.88244
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,269 (2022)
Projected traffic20,833 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$103.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 220 Bus. Nbl over 220 Bp built?

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

What condition is 220 Bus. Nbl over 220 Bp 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 220 Bus. Nbl over 220 Bp carry?

About 14,269 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 220 Bus. Nbl over 220 Bp?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 220 Bus. Nbl over 220 Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.