US Bridges

Virso Road over NS Railway

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.360 / 0.50-RT.737 · Structure no. 000000000027743

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
538
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virso Road over NS Railway is a steel truss - thru carrying Virso Road over NS Railway in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 538 vehicles a day, projected to reach 807 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesVirso Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.10-RT.360 / 0.50-RT.737
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08861, -78.40319
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2020)
Projected traffic807 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$135.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Virso Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virso Road over NS Railway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Virso Road over NS Railway carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Virso Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Virso Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.