US Bridges

Route 460 over 460 Ebl Business

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 2.78-15BUS/0.31-460BUS · Structure no. 000000000013914

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 460 over 460 Ebl Business is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 over 460 Ebl Business in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoute 460
Crosses460 Ebl Business
Location2.78-15BUS/0.31-460BUS
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.27905, -78.36117
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Route 460 over 460 Ebl Business built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 460 over 460 Ebl Business 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 460 over 460 Ebl Business carry?

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

How long is Route 460 over 460 Ebl Business?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 460 over 460 Ebl Business?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.