US Bridges

U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Route 15

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .48 FR 723 2.58 to 58 Bus · Structure no. 000000000025881

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,129
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Route 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Route 15 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,994 by 2045. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S.58 Bypass(wbl)
CrossesRoute 15
Location.48 FR 723 2.58 to 58 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.60692, -78.56579
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2022)
Projected traffic3,994 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$201 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Route 15 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Route 15 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Route 15 carry?

About 3,129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Route 15?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Route 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.