US Bridges

460 Ebl [by-Pass] over Yellow Sulphur RD/RT643

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 1.90-RT114; 0.50-RT460BUS · Structure no. 000000000025837

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,466
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

460 Ebl [by-Pass] over Yellow Sulphur RD/RT643 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 460 Ebl [by-Pass] over Yellow Sulphur RD/RT643 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 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 20,466 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,880 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries460 Ebl [by-Pass]
CrossesYellow Sulphur RD/RT643
Location1.90-RT114; 0.50-RT460BUS
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.18676, -80.40193
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,466 (2022)
Projected traffic29,880 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 460 Ebl [by-Pass] over Yellow Sulphur RD/RT643 built?

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

What condition is 460 Ebl [by-Pass] over Yellow Sulphur RD/RT643 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 460 Ebl [by-Pass] over Yellow Sulphur RD/RT643 carry?

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

How long is 460 Ebl [by-Pass] over Yellow Sulphur RD/RT643?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 460 Ebl [by-Pass] over Yellow Sulphur RD/RT643?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.