US Bridges

N Church ST over NS Railroad

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · .06ME-CHILHOW.13RIVER ST · Structure no. 000000000025463

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,038
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Church ST over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Church ST over NS Railroad in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,157 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Church ST
CrossesNS Railroad
Location.06ME-CHILHOW.13RIVER ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83591, -81.52302
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2022)
Projected traffic1,157 by 2045
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$364 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N Church ST over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Church ST over NS Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N Church ST over NS Railroad carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Church ST over NS Railroad?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns N Church ST over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.