US Bridges

Route 0460 over N Frnk ST O Crab Ck & NS

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 008011 0087111 · Structure no. 000000000022527

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,763
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0460 over N Frnk ST O Crab Ck & NS is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0460 over N Frnk ST O Crab Ck & NS in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 24,763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,611 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 0460
CrossesN Frnk ST O Crab Ck & NS
Location008011 0087111
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.14029, -80.41493
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,763 (2022)
Projected traffic27,611 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Route 0460 over N Frnk ST O Crab Ck & NS built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0460 over N Frnk ST O Crab Ck & NS 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0460 over N Frnk ST O Crab Ck & NS carry?

About 24,763 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0460 over N Frnk ST O Crab Ck & NS?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0460 over N Frnk ST O Crab Ck & NS?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.