US Bridges

Goodes Ferry Road over U.S. 58 (bypass)

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Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 0.6 Fr. 860/0.1 Tobettyln · Structure no. 000000000026223

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,218
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodes Ferry Road over U.S. 58 (bypass) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goodes Ferry Road over U.S. 58 (bypass) in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGoodes Ferry Road
CrossesU.S. 58 (bypass)
Location0.6 Fr. 860/0.1 Tobettyln
RouteCity Street 903
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70686, -78.14126
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2014)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$260 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodes Ferry Road over U.S. 58 (bypass) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodes Ferry Road over U.S. 58 (bypass) 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 Goodes Ferry Road over U.S. 58 (bypass) carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Goodes Ferry Road over U.S. 58 (bypass)?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Goodes Ferry Road over U.S. 58 (bypass)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.