US Bridges

Ramp B/460 By-Pass over Rte. 460 By-Pass

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · .14 460 Wbl BP;.00 Flyove · Structure no. 000000000025994

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B/460 By-Pass over Rte. 460 By-Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B/460 By-Pass over Rte. 460 By-Pass in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 455 ft (138.8 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 B/460 By-Pass
CrossesRte. 460 By-Pass
Location.14 460 Wbl BP;.00 Flyove
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15523, -80.41258
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 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 length455 ft (138.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2017)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 B/460 By-Pass over Rte. 460 By-Pass built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B/460 By-Pass over Rte. 460 By-Pass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp B/460 By-Pass over Rte. 460 By-Pass carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Ramp B/460 By-Pass over Rte. 460 By-Pass?

The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B/460 By-Pass over Rte. 460 By-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.