US Bridges

Wbl Rte. 460 over Jennelle RD./RT642

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 1.74-RT114; 0.74-RT460BUS · Structure no. 000000000025825

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,466
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Rte. 460 over Jennelle RD./RT642 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Rte. 460 over Jennelle RD./RT642 in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20,466 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,880 by 2045. The structure is 361 ft (110 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 Rte. 460
CrossesJennelle RD./RT642
Location1.74-RT114; 0.74-RT460BUS
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18408, -80.40276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,466 (2022)
Projected traffic29,880 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Rte. 460 over Jennelle RD./RT642 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Rte. 460 over Jennelle RD./RT642 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 Rte. 460 over Jennelle RD./RT642 carry?

About 20,466 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Rte. 460 over Jennelle RD./RT642?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Rte. 460 over Jennelle RD./RT642?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.