US Bridges

Rte. 460 Bus over Rte. 460 Bp

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.70-RTE100;0.26-RTE460BP · Structure no. 000000000008383

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 460 Bus over Rte. 460 Bp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 460 Bus over Rte. 460 Bp 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 6,562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,317 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRte. 460 Bus
CrossesRte. 460 Bp
Location0.70-RTE100;0.26-RTE460BP
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33618, -80.73868
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,562 (2022)
Projected traffic7,317 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Rte. 460 Bus over Rte. 460 Bp built?

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

What condition is Rte. 460 Bus over Rte. 460 Bp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rte. 460 Bus over Rte. 460 Bp carry?

About 6,562 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rte. 460 Bus over Rte. 460 Bp?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 460 Bus over Rte. 460 Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.