US Bridges

Ebl Rte. 460 over New RIVER/RT640/NS Rwy.

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 1.05-W. Pear; 3.00-E.NARR · Structure no. 000000000026007

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,242 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,043
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Rte. 460 over New RIVER/RT640/NS Rwy. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Rte. 460 over New RIVER/RT640/NS Rwy. in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,043 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,744 by 2045. The structure is 1,242 ft (378.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Rte. 460
CrossesNew RIVER/RT640/NS Rwy.
Location1.05-W. Pear; 3.00-E.NARR
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34101, -80.75866
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 17 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,242 ft (378.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,043 (2022)
Projected traffic11,744 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Ebl Rte. 460 over New RIVER/RT640/NS Rwy. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Rte. 460 over New RIVER/RT640/NS Rwy. 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 Ebl Rte. 460 over New RIVER/RT640/NS Rwy. carry?

About 8,043 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Rte. 460 over New RIVER/RT640/NS Rwy.?

The structure is 1,242 ft (378.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Rte. 460 over New RIVER/RT640/NS Rwy.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.