Route 460 (wbl) over Route 19
FairTazewell County, Virginia · .26TORT720-4.88TOW.VALINE · Structure no. 000000000024542
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,418
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 460 (wbl) over Route 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 (wbl) over Route 19 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 460 (wbl) over Route 19 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 460 (wbl) over Route 19 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 460 (wbl) over Route 19 carry?
About 5,418 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route 460 (wbl) over Route 19?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Route 460 (wbl) over Route 19?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.