US Bridges

Route 0220 over NS Railway

FairPosted for load

Henry County, Virginia · 0.72-S Rgway; 0.22-N Rgwa · Structure no. 000000000010057

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,477
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0220 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0220 over NS Railway in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,477 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,136 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0220
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.72-S Rgway; 0.22-N Rgwa
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58344, -79.86256
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,477 (2022)
Projected traffic21,136 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0220 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Route 0220 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 Route 0220 over NS Railway carry?

About 14,477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0220 over NS Railway?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0220 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.