US Bridges

19 NBL/460 Ebl Bp over 19B SBL/460B Wbl & NS

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.42FR61-12.43TOBLUEFIELD · Structure no. 000000000018418

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,249
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

19 NBL/460 Ebl Bp over 19B SBL/460B Wbl & NS is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19 NBL/460 Ebl Bp over 19B SBL/460B Wbl & NS in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 50 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 3,249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,744 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries19 NBL/460 Ebl Bp
Crosses19B SBL/460B Wbl & NS
Location1.42FR61-12.43TOBLUEFIELD
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates37.14868, -81.48784
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,249 (2022)
Projected traffic4,744 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 19 NBL/460 Ebl Bp over 19B SBL/460B Wbl & NS built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 19 NBL/460 Ebl Bp over 19B SBL/460B Wbl & NS 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 19 NBL/460 Ebl Bp over 19B SBL/460B Wbl & NS carry?

About 3,249 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 19 NBL/460 Ebl Bp over 19B SBL/460B Wbl & NS?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 19 NBL/460 Ebl Bp over 19B SBL/460B Wbl & NS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.