US Bridges

Route 0460 over Mountain Lane Ave

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 3.0 FR R19&2.10 Wva Line · Structure no. 000000000018513

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

About this bridge

Route 0460 over Mountain Lane Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0460 over Mountain Lane Ave 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 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0460
CrossesMountain Lane Ave
Location3.0 FR R19&2.10 Wva Line
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24038, -81.26975
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,418 (2022)
Projected traffic7,910 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0460 over Mountain Lane Ave built?

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

What condition is Route 0460 over Mountain Lane Ave 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 Route 0460 over Mountain Lane Ave carry?

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

How long is Route 0460 over Mountain Lane Ave?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0460 over Mountain Lane Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.