US Bridges

220 Bus Main St. over NS RR & RTE 639

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 1.26 Rt 87; 0.15 Rt 220 · Structure no. 000000000029392

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

220 Bus Main St. over NS RR & RTE 639 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 220 Bus Main St. over NS RR & RTE 639 in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,255 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,744 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries220 Bus Main St.
CrossesNS RR & RTE 639
Location1.26 Rt 87; 0.15 Rt 220
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58481, -79.86124
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,255 (2022)
Projected traffic4,744 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$187.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 220 Bus Main St. over NS RR & RTE 639 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220 Bus Main St. over NS RR & RTE 639 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 220 Bus Main St. over NS RR & RTE 639 carry?

About 4,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 220 Bus Main St. over NS RR & RTE 639?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 220 Bus Main St. over NS RR & RTE 639?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.