US Bridges

Germantown Road over Routes 15 & 460 Bypass

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.09-RT 642/0.72-SCL Farm · Structure no. 000000000013944

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown Road over Routes 15 & 460 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germantown Road over Routes 15 & 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 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 748 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,092 by 2045. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGermantown Road
CrossesRoutes 15 & 460 Bypass
Location0.09-RT 642/0.72-SCL Farm
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28093, -78.42681
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2022)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Germantown Road over Routes 15 & 460 Bypass built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germantown Road over Routes 15 & 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Germantown Road over Routes 15 & 460 Bypass carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Germantown Road over Routes 15 & 460 Bypass?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Germantown Road over Routes 15 & 460 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.