US Bridges

11 NBL_(460EBL) over NS Railway

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 1.55-RKE Co; 11.40-I 81 · Structure no. 000000000024906

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,894
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

11 NBL_(460EBL) over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11 NBL_(460EBL) over NS Railway in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,894 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,458 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Carries11 NBL_(460EBL)
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.55-RKE Co; 11.40-I 81
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.22189, -80.21955
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,894 (2022)
Projected traffic5,458 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 11 NBL_(460EBL) over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 11 NBL_(460EBL) over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 11 NBL_(460EBL) over NS Railway carry?

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

How long is 11 NBL_(460EBL) over NS Railway?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 11 NBL_(460EBL) over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.