US Bridges

West Water ST over NS Railway

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0004SLIBTY ST0006SHIGH ST · Structure no. 000000000020426

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
1998 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

West Water ST over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Water ST over NS Railway in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Water ST
CrossesNS Railway
Location0004SLIBTY ST0006SHIGH ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.44878, -78.87163
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (1998)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$780 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Water ST over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Water ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Water ST over NS Railway carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Water ST over NS Railway?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Water ST over NS Railway?

It is owned by the Railroad.