US Bridges

Irish Road over NS Railroad

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 1.75-RT.29 / 0.00-RT.620 · Structure no. 000000000012374

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Road over NS Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Irish Road over NS Railroad in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 86 years old, older 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 2,469 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,753 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesIrish Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1.75-RT.29 / 0.00-RT.620
RouteState Highway 6
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82983, -78.73805
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,469 (2022)
Projected traffic2,753 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Irish Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Irish Road over NS Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Irish Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Irish Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.