US Bridges

Route 58 Ebl over Gen Thomas HWY

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.98 Mi. to Int. Rte. 258 · Structure no. 000000000023647

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,306
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58 Ebl over Gen Thomas HWY is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58 Ebl over Gen Thomas HWY in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,306 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,588 by 2045. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 58 Ebl
CrossesGen Thomas HWY
Location0.98 Mi. to Int. Rte. 258
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.66603, -76.95917
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,306 (2022)
Projected traffic13,588 by 2045
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 Ebl over Gen Thomas HWY built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58 Ebl over Gen Thomas HWY 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 58 Ebl over Gen Thomas HWY carry?

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

How long is Route 58 Ebl over Gen Thomas HWY?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58 Ebl over Gen Thomas HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.