US Bridges

Wbl Route 0460 over New River/Ns Railway

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 1.89-CL PEMB;2.30-CL Pear · Structure no. 000000000008378

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,273 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,735
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0460 over New River/Ns Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0460 over New River/Ns Railway in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 7,735 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,295 by 2042. The structure is 1,273 ft (388.1 m) long and 38 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/Ns Railway
Location1.89-CL PEMB;2.30-CL Pear
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33108, -80.67987
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 20 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,273 ft (388.1 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,735 (2022)
Projected traffic11,295 by 2042
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/Ns Railway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0460 over New River/Ns 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0460 over New River/Ns Railway carry?

About 7,735 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0460 over New River/Ns Railway?

The structure is 1,273 ft (388.1 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0460 over New River/Ns Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.