US Bridges

Route 460 (wbl) over Mountain Lane Avenue

Fair

Tazewell County, Virginia · 3.0 RT19-2.1 W.Valine · Structure no. 000000000024551

Built
1996
29 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 460 (wbl) over Mountain Lane Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 (wbl) over Mountain Lane Avenue 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 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 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 460 (wbl)
CrossesMountain Lane Avenue
Location3.0 RT19-2.1 W.Valine
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyTazewell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24055, -81.26974
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.
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 460 (wbl) over Mountain Lane Avenue built?

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

What condition is Route 460 (wbl) over Mountain Lane Avenue 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 460 (wbl) over Mountain Lane Avenue carry?

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

How long is Route 460 (wbl) over Mountain Lane Avenue?

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 460 (wbl) over Mountain Lane Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.