US Bridges

Virso Road over Bush River

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.00 to 632 - 2.00 to 752 · Structure no. 000000000028936

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virso Road over Bush River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virso Road over Bush River in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 376 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVirso Road
CrossesBush River
Location1.00 to 632 - 2.00 to 752
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12353, -78.42161
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2020)
Projected traffic376 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virso Road over Bush River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virso Road over Bush River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Virso Road over Bush River carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Virso Road over Bush River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Virso Road over Bush River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.