US Bridges

Route 0220 over NS Railway @

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 2.14 to 220 & 0.02 to 40 · Structure no. 000000000022536

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,375
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0220 over NS Railway @ is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0220 over NS Railway @ in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,453 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0220
CrossesNS Railway @
Location2.14 to 220 & 0.02 to 40
RouteU.S. Route 220
Coordinates37.00169, -79.89075
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,375 (2022)
Projected traffic10,453 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$570 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0220 over NS Railway @ built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0220 over NS Railway @ in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

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

About 9,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0220 over NS Railway @?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0220 over NS Railway @?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.