US Bridges

Bruceville Road over NS Railway (abandon)

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .2 FR 720 &.3 to Predw CO · Structure no. 000000000011682

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruceville Road over NS Railway (abandon) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruceville Road over NS Railway (abandon) in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBruceville Road
CrossesNS Railway (abandon)
Location.2 FR 720 &.3 to Predw CO
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09682, -78.37238
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$344 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruceville Road over NS Railway (abandon) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruceville Road over NS Railway (abandon) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bruceville Road over NS Railway (abandon) carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bruceville Road over NS Railway (abandon)?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bruceville Road over NS Railway (abandon)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.