US Bridges

Jamestown Lane over CSX & NS Railroad

Fair

Isle of Wight County, Virginia · 0.03 MI.FR.INT.RTE.58 Bus · Structure no. 000000000010443

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
179 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,047
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamestown Lane over CSX & NS Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Jamestown Lane over CSX & NS Railroad in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 1,047 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,167 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJamestown Lane
CrossesCSX & NS Railroad
Location0.03 MI.FR.INT.RTE.58 Bus
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyIsle of Wight County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68268, -76.91182
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2022)
Projected traffic1,167 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamestown Lane over CSX & NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamestown Lane over CSX & NS Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jamestown Lane over CSX & NS Railroad carry?

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jamestown Lane over CSX & NS Railroad?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jamestown Lane over CSX & NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.