US Bridges

Iron Gate Road over U.S. 58

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 1.05 FR 722 0.05 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000025884

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Gate Road over U.S. 58 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Gate Road over U.S. 58 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2045. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIron Gate Road
CrossesU.S. 58
Location1.05 FR 722 0.05 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 784
Coordinates36.61511, -78.5565
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2019)
Projected traffic118 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$211 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron Gate Road over U.S. 58 built?

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

What condition is Iron Gate Road over U.S. 58 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Iron Gate Road over U.S. 58 carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Iron Gate Road over U.S. 58?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Gate Road over U.S. 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.