US Bridges

Ramp A/220NBL over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Franklin County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 40; 0.15 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000025586

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,004
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp A/220NBL over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp A/220NBL over Norfolk Southern RR in Franklin County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,004 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,236 by 2045. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp A/220NBL
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.05 Rt 40; 0.15 Rt 220
CountyFranklin County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01092, -79.87211
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 17 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,004 (2022)
Projected traffic2,236 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp A/220NBL over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp A/220NBL over Norfolk Southern RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp A/220NBL over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 2,004 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp A/220NBL over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp A/220NBL over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.