US Bridges

Route 460 (ebl) over Bluestone River

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · .64M M to 720 &1.28M TO19 · Structure no. 000000000018529

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,418
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 460 (ebl) over Bluestone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 (ebl) over Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 460 (ebl)
CrossesBluestone River
Location.64M M to 720 &1.28M TO19
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23454, -81.29707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,418 (2022)
Projected traffic7,910 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 460 (ebl) over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 460 (ebl) over Bluestone River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 460 (ebl) over Bluestone River carry?

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

How long is Route 460 (ebl) over Bluestone River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 460 (ebl) over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.