US Bridges

Nbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.60 RT.1055; 0.18 Rt 635 · Structure no. 000000000007800

Built
1969
56 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

Nbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0220
CrossesBlackwater River
Location1.60 RT.1055; 0.18 Rt 635
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates37.05391, -79.88218
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,427 (2022)
Projected traffic19,605 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl 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 Nbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River carry?

About 13,427 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0220 over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.