Route 460 (wbl) over Bluestone River
GoodTazewell County, Virginia · 1.23TORT19-3.6TOW.VALINE · Structure no. 000000000024571
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,418
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 460 (wbl) over Bluestone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 (wbl) over Bluestone River 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 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 460 (wbl) over Bluestone River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 460 (wbl) over Bluestone River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Route 460 (wbl) over Bluestone River carry?
About 5,418 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 460 (wbl) over Bluestone River?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Route 460 (wbl) over Bluestone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.