US Bridges

Hwy-Fifteen over NS Railway

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .04 FR 723 & .04 to T1115 · Structure no. 000000000026267

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,158
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hwy-Fifteen over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hwy-Fifteen over NS Railway 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 3,158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,521 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHwy-Fifteen
CrossesNS Railway
Location.04 FR 723 & .04 to T1115
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates36.61382, -78.56763
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,158 (2022)
Projected traffic3,521 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hwy-Fifteen over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Hwy-Fifteen over NS Railway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hwy-Fifteen over NS Railway carry?

About 3,158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hwy-Fifteen over NS Railway?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Hwy-Fifteen over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.