US Bridges

Nbl 220 over NS Railway

Fair

Franklin County, Virginia · 1.03 220 Bus; 0.05 Rt 40 · Structure no. 000000000007803

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,391
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl 220 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl 220 over NS Railway in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 128 ft (39 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl 220
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.03 220 Bus; 0.05 Rt 40
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.00983, -79.87319
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl 220 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl 220 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 Nbl 220 over NS Railway carry?

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

How long is Nbl 220 over NS Railway?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl 220 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.