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Twin Bridges Rd. over NS & Buck. Branch RR

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.52 to 624 - 0.01 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000028930

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Bridges Rd. over NS & Buck. Branch RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Twin Bridges Rd. over NS & Buck. Branch RR in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 198 vehicles a day, projected to reach 309 by 2045. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTwin Bridges Rd.
CrossesNS & Buck. Branch RR
Location1.52 to 624 - 0.01 to 360
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13552, -78.3116
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2017)
Projected traffic309 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Twin Bridges Rd. over NS & Buck. Branch RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Bridges Rd. over NS & Buck. Branch RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Bridges Rd. over NS & Buck. Branch RR carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Twin Bridges Rd. over NS & Buck. Branch RR?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Bridges Rd. over NS & Buck. Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.