US Bridges

Princeton Road over Route 58

Good

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 1132-0.10 N.C. · Structure no. 000000000026286

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princeton Road over Route 58 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Princeton Road over Route 58 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesPrinceton Road
CrossesRoute 58
Location0.50 Rt 1132-0.10 N.C.
RouteCounty Highway 1140
Coordinates36.54296, -79.48161
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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$196.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Princeton Road over Route 58 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Princeton Road over Route 58 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Princeton Road over Route 58 carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Princeton Road over Route 58?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Princeton Road over Route 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.