US Bridges

Ebl Route 0460 over New River

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.17-ECL GLN;0.57-WVA Lin · Structure no. 000000000008364

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,654 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
4,594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0460 over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 0460 over New River in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,709 by 2042. The structure is 1,654 ft (504 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0460
CrossesNew River
Location0.17-ECL GLN;0.57-WVA Lin
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37133, -80.86565
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,654 ft (504 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,594 (2022)
Projected traffic6,709 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Ebl Route 0460 over New River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 0460 over New River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 0460 over New River carry?

About 4,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 0460 over New River?

The structure is 1,654 ft (504 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 0460 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.