US Bridges

Route 460 Ebl Byp. over Route 460 Ebl Business

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 2.78-15BUS/.31-RT.460BUS · Structure no. 000000000024295

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 460 Ebl Byp. over Route 460 Ebl Business is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 Ebl Byp. over Route 460 Ebl Business in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,226 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2045. The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 460 Ebl Byp.
CrossesRoute 460 Ebl Business
Location2.78-15BUS/.31-RT.460BUS
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.27886, -78.36086
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length209 ft (63.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,226 (2022)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ebl Byp. over Route 460 Ebl Business built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 460 Ebl Byp. over Route 460 Ebl Business in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

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

How long is Route 460 Ebl Byp. over Route 460 Ebl Business?

The structure is 209 ft (63.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 460 Ebl Byp. over Route 460 Ebl Business?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.