US Bridges

Old Rte. 11 over NS Railway

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 2.00-RTE629; 0.10-RTE11 · Structure no. 000000000014621

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rte. 11 over NS Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Rte. 11 over NS Railway in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 2,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,386 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Rte. 11
CrossesNS Railway
Location2.00-RTE629; 0.10-RTE11
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13368, -80.61694
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2022)
Projected traffic2,386 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$656.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Rte. 11 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rte. 11 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Old Rte. 11 over NS Railway carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Rte. 11 over NS Railway?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rte. 11 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.