US Bridges

Wbl Rt 58 Bypass over Dan River

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 3.20-RT1260/0.60-RT1140 · Structure no. 000000000026162

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,250 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,003
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Rt 58 Bypass over Dan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Rt 58 Bypass over Dan River in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,003 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,384 by 2042. The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Rt 58 Bypass
CrossesDan River
Location3.20-RT1260/0.60-RT1140
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.54514, -79.49553
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,250 ft (381 m)
Longest span226 ft (69 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,003 (2022)
Projected traffic4,384 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Rt 58 Bypass over Dan River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Rt 58 Bypass over Dan River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Rt 58 Bypass over Dan River carry?

About 3,003 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Rt 58 Bypass over Dan River?

The structure is 1,250 ft (381 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (69 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Rt 58 Bypass over Dan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.