US Bridges

RT11SBL; 460WBL over N&w Railway

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 1.55ROANO CO;11.40 I81 · Structure no. 000000000012118

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,894
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RT11SBL; 460WBL over N&w Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RT11SBL; 460WBL over N&w Railway in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 74 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,894 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,458 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRT11SBL; 460WBL
CrossesN&w Railway
Location1.55ROANO CO;11.40 I81
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22196, -80.21985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.3 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 traffic4,894 (2022)
Projected traffic5,458 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$104.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RT11SBL; 460WBL over N&w Railway built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is RT11SBL; 460WBL over N&w Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RT11SBL; 460WBL over N&w Railway carry?

About 4,894 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RT11SBL; 460WBL over N&w Railway?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RT11SBL; 460WBL over N&w Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.