US Bridges

U.S. 58 (wbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .14FR 621 & .23 to T1503 · Structure no. 000000000011901

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,111
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (wbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 58 (wbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 56 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 12,111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,684 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 (wbl)
CrossesCSX Railway (abandoned)
Location.14FR 621 & .23 to T1503
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7007, -78.0926
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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 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 NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$290 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (wbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is U.S. 58 (wbl) 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 U.S. 58 (wbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned) carry?

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

How long is U.S. 58 (wbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (wbl) over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.