US Bridges

Veterans Mem HWY over CSX Railroad

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 0.1-RT.630;0.4-RT.629 · Structure no. 000000000026047

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
501 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,476
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem HWY over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Mem HWY over CSX Railroad in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,476 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,075 by 2045. The structure is 501 ft (152.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVeterans Mem HWY
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.1-RT.630;0.4-RT.629
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.7719, -82.96819
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length501 ft (152.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,476 (2022)
Projected traffic5,075 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 SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Mem HWY over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Mem HWY over CSX Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Veterans Mem HWY over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,476 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Mem HWY over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 501 ft (152.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Mem HWY over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.