US Bridges

N. Amelia Ave over NS Railway

Good

Nottoway County, Virginia · .05 FR.460 & .05 Falls ST · Structure no. 000000000022419

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Amelia Ave over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Amelia Ave over NS Railway in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 60 years old, older 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 749 vehicles a day, projected to reach 856 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Amelia Ave
CrossesNS Railway
Location.05 FR.460 & .05 Falls ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07835, -78.00957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2022)
Projected traffic856 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$158.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Amelia Ave over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is N. Amelia Ave over NS Railway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does N. Amelia Ave over NS Railway carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N. Amelia Ave over NS Railway?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N. Amelia Ave over NS Railway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.