US Bridges

Sbl Route 15 over RTE 460 Bypass

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.83 Cl FARM/0.05 Rt 628 · Structure no. 000000000013878

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,884
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 15 over RTE 460 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 15 over RTE 460 Bypass 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 8,884 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,972 by 2045. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 15
CrossesRTE 460 Bypass
Location0.83 Cl FARM/0.05 Rt 628
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26901, -78.40569
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,884 (2022)
Projected traffic12,972 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Sbl Route 15 over RTE 460 Bypass built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 15 over RTE 460 Bypass 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 15 over RTE 460 Bypass carry?

About 8,884 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Route 15 over RTE 460 Bypass?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 15 over RTE 460 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.