US Bridges

Temple Ave Sbl over NS Railway Spur

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · .86 FR 645 & 1.12 to 36 · Structure no. 000000000014053

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,668
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Ave Sbl over NS Railway Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Temple Ave Sbl over NS Railway Spur in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,668 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,973 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTemple Ave Sbl
CrossesNS Railway Spur
Location.86 FR 645 & 1.12 to 36
RouteState Highway 144
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25739, -77.35285
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,668 (2022)
Projected traffic15,973 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Temple Ave Sbl over NS Railway Spur built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple Ave Sbl over NS Railway Spur in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Temple Ave Sbl over NS Railway Spur carry?

About 12,668 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Temple Ave Sbl over NS Railway Spur?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Ave Sbl over NS Railway Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.