US Bridges

Prince George DR over NS Railway

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.6 FR 630 & 0.19 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000014063

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,526
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince George DR over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prince George DR over NS Railway in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,526 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,559 by 2045. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince George DR
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.6 FR 630 & 0.19 to 460
RouteState Highway 156
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15547, -77.27795
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,526 (2022)
Projected traffic2,559 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$410 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prince George DR over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Prince George DR over NS Railway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Prince George DR over NS Railway carry?

About 2,526 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Prince George DR over NS Railway?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Prince George DR over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.