US Bridges

Wbl Route 0460 over East River

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.23-WVA LINE;3.20-RT 219 · Structure no. 000000000008375

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0460 over East River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0460 over East River in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 6 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 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0460
CrossesEast River
Location0.23-WVA LINE;3.20-RT 219
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36913, -80.86764
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 and pedestrian
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 Wbl Route 0460 over East River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0460 over East 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0460 over East River carry?

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

How long is Wbl Route 0460 over East River?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0460 over East River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.