US Bridges

Cabin Point Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 626/0.25 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000023960

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,417
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cabin Point Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cabin Point Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,417 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,069 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCabin Point Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.05 FR 626/0.25 to 460
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07589, -77.15549
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2022)
Projected traffic2,069 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Cabin Point Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabin Point Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cabin Point Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cabin Point Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cabin Point Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.