US Bridges

Rt. 360 Alternate over NS Railway

Fair

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.71-RT. 501/0.30-RT. 626 · Structure no. 000000000009183

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,757
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt. 360 Alternate over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt. 360 Alternate over NS Railway in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 2,757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,074 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRt. 360 Alternate
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.71-RT. 501/0.30-RT. 626
RouteState Highway 360
CountyHalifax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7783, -78.90881
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,757 (2022)
Projected traffic3,074 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$406 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt. 360 Alternate over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt. 360 Alternate over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt. 360 Alternate over NS Railway carry?

About 2,757 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rt. 360 Alternate over NS Railway?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt. 360 Alternate over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.