US Bridges

Route 11 over NS Railroad

Good

Smyth County, Virginia · .29 Fr. 683N-.03 to 683S · Structure no. 000000000029849

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,201
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 11 over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 11 over NS Railroad in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,569 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 11
CrossesNS Railroad
Location.29 Fr. 683N-.03 to 683S
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88448, -81.37593
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,201 (2022)
Projected traffic3,569 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 11 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 11 over NS Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 11 over NS Railroad carry?

About 3,201 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 11 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Route 11 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.