US Bridges

58 Bypass Wbl over NS Railway

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 0.75-RT220 Bp; 2.00-RT650 · Structure no. 000000000010042

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

58 Bypass Wbl over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 58 Bypass Wbl over NS Railway in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,296 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,192 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries58 Bypass Wbl
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.75-RT220 Bp; 2.00-RT650
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.62627, -79.84852
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,296 (2022)
Projected traffic9,192 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 58 Bypass Wbl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58 Bypass Wbl over NS Railway 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 58 Bypass Wbl over NS Railway carry?

About 6,296 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 58 Bypass Wbl over NS Railway?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 58 Bypass Wbl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.