US Bridges

Levi Road over NS & Va Southern RR

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.35-RT 360/0.23-RT 766 · Structure no. 000000000013986

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levi Road over NS & Va Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levi Road over NS & Va Southern RR in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 397 by 2045. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLevi Road
CrossesNS & Va Southern RR
Location0.35-RT 360/0.23-RT 766
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12289, -78.31987
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2022)
Projected traffic397 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Levi Road over NS & Va Southern RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levi Road over NS & Va Southern RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Levi Road over NS & Va Southern RR carry?

About 319 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Levi Road over NS & Va Southern RR?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Levi Road over NS & Va Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.