US Bridges

Ebl Route 460 over Sandy River

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 3.27-ECL FARM/2.04-RT.307 · Structure no. 000000000013905

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 460 over Sandy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Route 460 over Sandy River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 4,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 460
CrossesSandy River
Location3.27-ECL FARM/2.04-RT.307
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27531, -78.32146
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,226 (2022)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$111.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Route 460 over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Route 460 over Sandy River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Route 460 over Sandy River carry?

About 4,226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ebl Route 460 over Sandy River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Route 460 over Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.