Route 15 Sbl Bypas over Route 460 Bypass
FairPrince Edward County, Virginia · 0.24-RT 15BUS/0.36-RT460B · Structure no. 000000000013887
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 783
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 15 Sbl Bypas over Route 460 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 15 Sbl Bypas over Route 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 783 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,143 by 2045. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 15 Sbl Bypas over Route 460 Bypass built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 15 Sbl Bypas over Route 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Route 15 Sbl Bypas over Route 460 Bypass carry?
About 783 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Route 15 Sbl Bypas over Route 460 Bypass?
The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Route 15 Sbl Bypas over Route 460 Bypass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.