US Bridges

Wbl Route 0460 over Rt 460 Bus

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 2.6-VA Ave RMP;1.5 Rt 635 · Structure no. 000000000008381

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,735
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0460 over Rt 460 Bus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0460 over Rt 460 Bus in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 7,735 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,295 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesWbl Route 0460
CrossesRt 460 Bus
Location2.6-VA Ave RMP;1.5 Rt 635
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.33254, -80.69363
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0460 over Rt 460 Bus built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0460 over Rt 460 Bus 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 Rt 460 Bus carry?

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

How long is Wbl Route 0460 over Rt 460 Bus?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0460 over Rt 460 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.