US Bridges

Wbl Route 0460 over NS Rwy/Prvt Ent Celnse

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 2.50 Rt 1105 0.40 Rt 716 · Structure no. 000000000008357

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,043
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0460 over NS Rwy/Prvt Ent Celnse is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0460 over NS Rwy/Prvt Ent Celnse in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 8,043 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,744 by 2042. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0460
CrossesNS Rwy/Prvt Ent Celnse
Location2.50 Rt 1105 0.40 Rt 716
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.34212, -80.75917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,043 (2022)
Projected traffic11,744 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Wbl Route 0460 over NS Rwy/Prvt Ent Celnse built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0460 over NS Rwy/Prvt Ent Celnse 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0460 over NS Rwy/Prvt Ent Celnse carry?

About 8,043 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0460 over NS Rwy/Prvt Ent Celnse?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0460 over NS Rwy/Prvt Ent Celnse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.