US Bridges

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Sandy Ck

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Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .19 FR 15 N & 0.43 to 364 · Structure no. 000000000025895

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,852
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 58 (ebl) over Sandy Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 58 (ebl) over Sandy Ck 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 2,852 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,165 by 2045. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 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 (ebl)
CrossesSandy Ck
Location.19 FR 15 N & 0.43 to 364
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63496, -78.53661
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,852 (2022)
Projected traffic4,165 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$301 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 58 (ebl) over Sandy Ck built?

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

What condition is U.S. 58 (ebl) over Sandy Ck 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 U.S. 58 (ebl) over Sandy Ck carry?

About 2,852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 58 (ebl) over Sandy Ck?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 58 (ebl) over Sandy Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.