US Bridges

Rt 58 Bypass Ebl over NS Railway

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.75-RT220; 2.00-RT650 · Structure no. 000000000023235

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
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

Rt 58 Bypass Ebl over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 58 Bypass Ebl over NS Railway in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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).

CarriesRt 58 Bypass Ebl
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.75-RT220; 2.00-RT650
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.62614, -79.84833
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.
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 Rt 58 Bypass Ebl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 58 Bypass Ebl 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt 58 Bypass Ebl over NS Railway carry?

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

How long is Rt 58 Bypass Ebl 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 Rt 58 Bypass Ebl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.