US Bridges

Racoon Crossing RD over NS Railway

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.77-NOTT CO./0.03-RT 360 · Structure no. 000000000029901

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Racoon Crossing RD over NS Railway is a steel truss - thru carrying Racoon Crossing RD over NS Railway in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2045. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRacoon Crossing RD
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.77-NOTT CO./0.03-RT 360
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17248, -78.24583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2017)
Projected traffic176 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Racoon Crossing RD over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Racoon Crossing RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Racoon Crossing RD over NS Railway carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Racoon Crossing RD over NS Railway?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Racoon Crossing RD over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.