US Bridges

460 Wbl/ Va. Ave. over New River

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 2.14-RT 219; 0.46-WVALINE · Structure no. 000000000008376

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,653 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
4,594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

460 Wbl/ Va. Ave. over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 460 Wbl/ Va. Ave. over New 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 1,653 ft (503.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries460 Wbl/ Va. Ave.
CrossesNew River
Location2.14-RT 219; 0.46-WVALINE
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37141, -80.86577
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,653 ft (503.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 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
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 460 Wbl/ Va. Ave. over New River built?

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

What condition is 460 Wbl/ Va. Ave. 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 460 Wbl/ Va. Ave. over New River carry?

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

How long is 460 Wbl/ Va. Ave. over New River?

The structure is 1,653 ft (503.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 460 Wbl/ Va. Ave. over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.