US Bridges

Ramp a over Rte. 460 Bypass & Ramp F

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.27 460 Ebl Bp · Structure no. 000000000025838

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
495 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over Rte. 460 Bypass & Ramp F is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a over Rte. 460 Bypass & Ramp F 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a
CrossesRte. 460 Bypass & Ramp F
Location0.27 460 Ebl Bp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18926, -80.40106
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2004)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ramp a over Rte. 460 Bypass & Ramp F built?

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

What condition is Ramp a over Rte. 460 Bypass & Ramp F 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a over Rte. 460 Bypass & Ramp F carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Ramp a over Rte. 460 Bypass & Ramp F?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over Rte. 460 Bypass & Ramp F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.