US Bridges

Route 460 Ebl over Route 720

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 3.5FR19;1.6 West Va Line · Structure no. 000000000018509

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,418
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 460 Ebl over Route 720 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 Ebl over Route 720 in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 5,418 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRoute 460 Ebl
CrossesRoute 720
Location3.5FR19;1.6 West Va Line
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.23758, -81.2613
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,418 (2022)
Projected traffic7,910 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Route 460 Ebl over Route 720 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 460 Ebl over Route 720 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 460 Ebl over Route 720 carry?

About 5,418 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 460 Ebl over Route 720?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route 460 Ebl over Route 720?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.