US Bridges

U.S. 58 (wbl) over Long Branch

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.43 FR 678 & 1.37 to 4 · Structure no. 000000000025354

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (wbl) over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (wbl) over Long Branch in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,755 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,484 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 58 (wbl)
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.43 FR 678 & 1.37 to 4
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67606, -78.31189
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,755 (2022)
Projected traffic5,484 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$181 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (wbl) over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 58 (wbl) over Long Branch 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 U.S. 58 (wbl) over Long Branch carry?

About 3,755 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 (wbl) over Long Branch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (wbl) over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.