US Bridges

SBL220_& 57EBL over Rtes 57 & 220 Bus

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 5.85-FRK Co; 7.78-RT.58 · Structure no. 000000000010061

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SBL220_& 57EBL over Rtes 57 & 220 Bus is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SBL220_& 57EBL over Rtes 57 & 220 Bus in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 7,464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,613 by 2045. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSBL220_& 57EBL
CrossesRtes 57 & 220 Bus
Location5.85-FRK Co; 7.78-RT.58
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73881, -79.93678
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,464 (2022)
Projected traffic8,613 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SBL220_& 57EBL over Rtes 57 & 220 Bus built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SBL220_& 57EBL over Rtes 57 & 220 Bus 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SBL220_& 57EBL over Rtes 57 & 220 Bus carry?

About 7,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SBL220_& 57EBL over Rtes 57 & 220 Bus?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SBL220_& 57EBL over Rtes 57 & 220 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.