US Bridges

Ebl Route 360 over Grade Crossing

Poor

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.30-RT 704 / 0.32-RT 728 · Structure no. 000000000013897

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 360 over Grade Crossing is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 360 over Grade Crossing in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,473 by 2045. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 360
CrossesGrade Crossing
Location0.30-RT 704 / 0.32-RT 728
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09512, -78.37822
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,379 (2022)
Projected traffic3,473 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$157.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 360 over Grade Crossing built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 360 over Grade Crossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 360 over Grade Crossing carry?

About 2,379 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebl Route 360 over Grade Crossing?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 360 over Grade Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.