US Bridges

Route 360 Wbl over Grade Crossing

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.30-RT.704/0.32-RT.728 · Structure no. 000000000013903

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 360 Wbl over Grade Crossing is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 360 Wbl over Grade Crossing in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 2,379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,473 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 360 Wbl
CrossesGrade Crossing
Location0.30-RT.704/0.32-RT.728
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09502, -78.37854
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,379 (2022)
Projected traffic3,473 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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$178.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 360 Wbl over Grade Crossing built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 360 Wbl over Grade Crossing 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 April 2024.

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

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

How long is Route 360 Wbl over Grade Crossing?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 360 Wbl over Grade Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.