Route 23 Nbl & Sbl over Norfork Southern Railway
GoodLee County, Virginia · 2.00FRWISEC.L.;2.3TOSCOCL · Structure no. 000000000010697
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,646
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 23 Nbl & Sbl over Norfork Southern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 23 Nbl & Sbl over Norfork Southern Railway in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 50 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 4,646 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,783 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 23 Nbl & Sbl over Norfork Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Route 23 Nbl & Sbl over Norfork Southern Railway 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Route 23 Nbl & Sbl over Norfork Southern Railway carry?
About 4,646 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 23 Nbl & Sbl over Norfork Southern Railway?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 23 Nbl & Sbl over Norfork Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.