US Bridges

Ramp I over Rte. 460 Bypass

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.46-460BUS; 0.32-460BPAS · Structure no. 000000000025842

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,648
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I over Rte. 460 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I over Rte. 460 Bypass in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 11,648 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,936 by 2042. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp I
CrossesRte. 460 Bypass
Location0.46-460BUS; 0.32-460BPAS
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19462, -80.40494
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,648 (2018)
Projected traffic70,936 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ramp I over Rte. 460 Bypass built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp I over Rte. 460 Bypass 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp I over Rte. 460 Bypass carry?

About 11,648 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I over Rte. 460 Bypass?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I over Rte. 460 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.