US Bridges

Mount View Road over NS Railroad

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.63 Rt 719/ 1.12 Rt 863 · Structure no. 000000000013683

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount View Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mount View Road over NS Railroad in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMount View Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1.63 Rt 719/ 1.12 Rt 863
RouteCounty Highway 745
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70281, -79.39359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2022)
Projected traffic308 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mount View Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount View 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mount View Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mount View Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mount View Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.