US Bridges

Route 58 Wbl over CSX Railway

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.25 to 671 0.73 FR 258 · Structure no. 000000000017742

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 Wbl over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58 Wbl over CSX Railway in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 9,306 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,588 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 58 Wbl
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.25 to 671 0.73 FR 258
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66442, -76.95499
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,306 (2022)
Projected traffic13,588 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 58 Wbl over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 Wbl over CSX 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 58 Wbl over CSX Railway carry?

About 9,306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58 Wbl over CSX Railway?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 Wbl over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.