US Bridges

460 By-Pass over Ramp E

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · .20 Rt 460 Bus Wbl · Structure no. 000000000027330

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,466
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

460 By-Pass over Ramp E is a concrete culvert carrying 460 By-Pass over Ramp E 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries460 By-Pass
CrossesRamp E
Location.20 Rt 460 Bus Wbl
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.19447, -80.40322
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
Culvert7 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,466 (2022)
Projected traffic29,880 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 By-Pass over Ramp E built?

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

What condition is 460 By-Pass over Ramp E 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 460 By-Pass over Ramp E carry?

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

How long is 460 By-Pass over Ramp E?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns 460 By-Pass over Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.