US Bridges

Route 340 over NS Railway

Good

Page County, Virginia · 0.70 to 662 - 0.1 to 663 · Structure no. 000000000027410

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,566
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 340 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 340 over NS Railway in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,566 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,863 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 340
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.70 to 662 - 0.1 to 663
RouteU.S. Route 340
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.77539, -78.37736
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,566 (2022)
Projected traffic5,863 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Route 340 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 340 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 340 over NS Railway carry?

About 4,566 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 340 over NS Railway?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Route 340 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.