US Bridges

Route 58 Wbl over Route 258

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.97 Miles to Int RTE 671 · Structure no. 000000000017744

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 Wbl over Route 258 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58 Wbl over Route 258 in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 58 Wbl
CrossesRoute 258
Location0.97 Miles to Int RTE 671
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.66103, -76.94279
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,306 (2022)
Projected traffic13,588 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Route 258 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 Wbl over Route 258 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 58 Wbl over Route 258 carry?

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

How long is Route 58 Wbl over Route 258?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 Wbl over Route 258?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.