US Bridges

HWY Fiftyeight Ebl over CSX Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .17 to 621 & .23 to T1503 · Structure no. 000000000011886

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,111
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fiftyeight Ebl over CSX Railway (abandoned) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Fiftyeight Ebl over CSX Railway (abandoned) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 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 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 12,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,684 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Fiftyeight Ebl
CrossesCSX Railway (abandoned)
Location.17 to 621 & .23 to T1503
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.70044, -78.09241
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,111 (2022)
Projected traffic17,684 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fiftyeight Ebl over CSX Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is HWY Fiftyeight Ebl over CSX 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Fiftyeight Ebl over CSX Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 12,111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fiftyeight Ebl over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fiftyeight Ebl over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.