US Bridges

Wbl Route 0460 over NS Railway

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.81RT-11; 1.85RT-460BUS · Structure no. 000000000012181

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,431
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0460 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0460 over NS Railway in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 18,431 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,911 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0460
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.81RT-11; 1.85RT-460BUS
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14196, -80.38585
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 20 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,431 (2022)
Projected traffic26,911 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0460 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Route 0460 over NS 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0460 over NS Railway carry?

About 18,431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0460 over NS Railway?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0460 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.