US Bridges

Rte. 11 Sbl over New River & NS Railway

Fair

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.0 Pulaski CL;0.0 Rad Cl · Structure no. 000000000026579

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,495 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. 11 Sbl over New River & NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. 11 Sbl over New River & NS Railway in Pulaski County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 12,408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,117 by 2042. The structure is 1,495 ft (455.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRte. 11 Sbl
CrossesNew River & NS Railway
Location0.0 Pulaski CL;0.0 Rad Cl
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13995, -80.57565
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,495 ft (455.7 m)
Longest span228 ft (69.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,408 (2022)
Projected traffic18,117 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rte. 11 Sbl over New River & NS Railway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rte. 11 Sbl over New River & 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rte. 11 Sbl over New River & NS Railway carry?

About 12,408 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rte. 11 Sbl over New River & NS Railway?

The structure is 1,495 ft (455.7 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. 11 Sbl over New River & NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.