US Bridges

Galveston Road over NS Railroad

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.45-RT.1080/0.16-RT.687 · Structure no. 000000000013793

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galveston Road over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galveston Road over NS Railroad in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2045. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGalveston Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.45-RT.1080/0.16-RT.687
RouteCounty Highway 903
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90479, -79.38246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2021)
Projected traffic218 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Galveston Road over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galveston 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Galveston Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Galveston Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Galveston Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.