US Bridges

Glade Rd. over RTE 460 Bp

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · .25-ORIOLE D .30-PRICES F · Structure no. 000000000022475

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,687
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glade Rd. over RTE 460 Bp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glade Rd. over RTE 460 Bp in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 55 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 4,687 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,226 by 2045. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGlade Rd.
CrossesRTE 460 Bp
Location.25-ORIOLE D .30-PRICES F
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23531, -80.43903
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,687 (2022)
Projected traffic5,226 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Glade Rd. over RTE 460 Bp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Glade Rd. over RTE 460 Bp 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 Glade Rd. over RTE 460 Bp carry?

About 4,687 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Glade Rd. over RTE 460 Bp?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Glade Rd. over RTE 460 Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.