US Bridges

U.S. 58 (wbl) over N&s Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 25 FR Ncl Boy to 17 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000011899

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,705
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (wbl) over N&s Railway (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (wbl) over N&s Railway (abandoned) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,705 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,541 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 (wbl)
CrossesN&s Railway (abandoned)
Location25 FR Ncl Boy to 17 to 58
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66956, -78.39465
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,705 (2022)
Projected traffic7,541 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 SystemYes

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$209 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (wbl) over N&s Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 58 (wbl) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 58 (wbl) over N&s Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 5,705 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 (wbl) over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (wbl) over N&s Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.