US Bridges

Rte. 460/BY-PASS over Smithfield Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · .29-RTE.314; .80-RTE.412 · Structure no. 000000000023997

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,455
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 460/BY-PASS over Smithfield Road is a concrete frame carrying Rte. 460/BY-PASS over Smithfield Road in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 36,455 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53,224 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 460/BY-PASS
CrossesSmithfield Road
Location.29-RTE.314; .80-RTE.412
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21642, -80.43552
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,455 (2022)
Projected traffic53,224 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rte. 460/BY-PASS over Smithfield Road built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 460/BY-PASS over Smithfield Road 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 Rte. 460/BY-PASS over Smithfield Road carry?

About 36,455 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rte. 460/BY-PASS over Smithfield Road?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 460/BY-PASS over Smithfield Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.