US Bridges

Tightsqueeze Road over NS Railroad

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.30-RT.1433/0.20-RT.1438 · Structure no. 000000000013643

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tightsqueeze Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tightsqueeze Road over NS Railroad in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 2,404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTightsqueeze Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.30-RT.1433/0.20-RT.1438
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78761, -79.4081
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,404 (2022)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$742.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tightsqueeze Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tightsqueeze 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 Tightsqueeze Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 2,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tightsqueeze Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tightsqueeze Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.