US Bridges

S.R. 40 over N&s Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .07 FR 909 & 0.2 to 736 · Structure no. 000000000011561

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,515
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 40 over N&s Railway (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 40 over N&s Railway (abandoned) in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 4,515 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,958 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesS.R. 40
CrossesN&s Railway (abandoned)
Location.07 FR 909 & 0.2 to 736
RouteState Highway 40
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96558, -78.18148
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,515 (2022)
Projected traffic4,958 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 40 over N&s Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 40 over N&s Railway (abandoned) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 40 over N&s Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 4,515 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 40 over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 40 over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.