US Bridges

U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Buckingham Branch RR

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .23 FR 15 2.35 to 58 Bus · Structure no. 000000000025883

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

About this bridge

U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Buckingham Branch RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Buckingham Branch RR 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 277 ft (84.5 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 Bypass(wbl)
CrossesBuckingham Branch RR
Location.23 FR 15 2.35 to 58 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60957, -78.56345
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2022)
Projected traffic3,994 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$301 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Buckingham Branch RR built?

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

What condition is U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Buckingham Branch RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Buckingham Branch RR carry?

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

How long is U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Buckingham Branch RR?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U.S.58 Bypass(wbl) over Buckingham Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.