US Bridges

Route 460 Wbl over Route 720

Good

Tazewell County, Virginia · 1.87TO19N-3.0MITOW.VALINE · Structure no. 000000000024533

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,418
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 460 Wbl over Route 720 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 Wbl over Route 720 in Tazewell County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,418 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 460 Wbl
CrossesRoute 720
Location1.87TO19N-3.0MITOW.VALINE
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.23413, -81.28618
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 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 closed—
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 Wbl over Route 720 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 460 Wbl over Route 720 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 May 2024.

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

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

How long is Route 460 Wbl over Route 720?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 460 Wbl over Route 720?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.