US Bridges

Maregno Road over CSX Railway (abandoned)

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.29 FR 619 & .2 to 617 · Structure no. 000000000011961

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maregno Road over CSX Railway (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maregno Road over CSX Railway (abandoned) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 318 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMaregno Road
CrossesCSX Railway (abandoned)
Location1.29 FR 619 & .2 to 617
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61895, -78.12353
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2022)
Projected traffic318 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$288.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maregno Road over CSX Railway (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maregno Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Maregno Road over CSX Railway (abandoned) carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Maregno Road over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Maregno Road over CSX Railway (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.