US Bridges

Route 15SBL/460EBL over Pedestrian Trail

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.96N-RT 15/3.70S-RT 15 · Structure no. 000000000013876

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,821
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 15SBL/460EBL over Pedestrian Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15SBL/460EBL over Pedestrian Trail in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 4,821 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 15SBL/460EBL
CrossesPedestrian Trail
Location0.96N-RT 15/3.70S-RT 15
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30578, -78.44739
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,821 (2022)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 15SBL/460EBL over Pedestrian Trail built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 15SBL/460EBL over Pedestrian Trail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route 15SBL/460EBL over Pedestrian Trail carry?

About 4,821 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 15SBL/460EBL over Pedestrian Trail?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 15SBL/460EBL over Pedestrian Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.