US Bridges

460 Ramp a over 460 Ramps C & D

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · .25 460BP Eb; .12 460BUS · Structure no. 000000000025996

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

460 Ramp a over 460 Ramps C & D is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 460 Ramp a over 460 Ramps C & D 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,000 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries460 Ramp a
Crosses460 Ramps C & D
Location.25 460BP Eb; .12 460BUS
Coordinates37.15494, -80.41341
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2019)
Projected traffic74,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 460 Ramp a over 460 Ramps C & D built?

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

What condition is 460 Ramp a over 460 Ramps C & D 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 460 Ramp a over 460 Ramps C & D carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 460 Ramp a over 460 Ramps C & D?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 460 Ramp a over 460 Ramps C & D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.