US Bridges

Wbl Route 0460 over New River & N&w Railway

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.96 Pearisbg. 2.94 Narr. · Structure no. 000000000008358

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,320 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
8,043
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0460 over New River & N&w Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0460 over New River & N&w Railway 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 2045. The structure is 1,320 ft (402.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0460
CrossesNew River & N&w Railway
Location0.96 Pearisbg. 2.94 Narr.
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34118, -80.75855
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 17 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,320 ft (402.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 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 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0460 over New River & N&w Railway built?

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

What condition is Wbl Route 0460 over New River & N&w 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 Wbl Route 0460 over New River & N&w Railway carry?

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

How long is Wbl Route 0460 over New River & N&w Railway?

The structure is 1,320 ft (402.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0460 over New River & N&w Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.