US Bridges

West 2nd Street over N&s Railway

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .03 FR Endly ST &.13TO 47 · Structure no. 000000000011871

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,059
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 2nd Street over N&s Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West 2nd Street over N&s Railway in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,059 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,641 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 2nd Street
CrossesN&s Railway
Location.03 FR Endly ST &.13TO 47
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79853, -78.46139
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,059 (2022)
Projected traffic5,641 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$293 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West 2nd Street over N&s Railway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 2nd Street over N&s Railway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does West 2nd Street over N&s Railway carry?

About 5,059 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West 2nd Street over N&s Railway?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns West 2nd Street over N&s Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.