US Bridges

Ebl RTE 460 over NS Rwy/Prv Ent to Plant

Good

Giles County, Virginia · 1.21-PEARSBG; 2.69-NAROWS · Structure no. 000000000026008

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

About this bridge

Ebl RTE 460 over NS Rwy/Prv Ent to Plant is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl RTE 460 over NS Rwy/Prv Ent to Plant 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,043 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,744 by 2045. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesEbl RTE 460
CrossesNS Rwy/Prv Ent to Plant
Location1.21-PEARSBG; 2.69-NAROWS
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.34199, -80.75935
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 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 and railroad
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 Ebl RTE 460 over NS Rwy/Prv Ent to Plant built?

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

What condition is Ebl RTE 460 over NS Rwy/Prv Ent to Plant in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Ebl RTE 460 over NS Rwy/Prv Ent to Plant carry?

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

How long is Ebl RTE 460 over NS Rwy/Prv Ent to Plant?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl RTE 460 over NS Rwy/Prv Ent to Plant?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.