US Bridges

Cummings Street over NS Railway

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.58 Scl ABING;0.16 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000022394

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,576
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cummings Street over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cummings Street over NS Railway in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 14,576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,252 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCummings Street
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.58 Scl ABING;0.16 to 11
RouteState Highway 75
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70859, -81.97671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,576 (2022)
Projected traffic16,252 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$436.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cummings Street over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Cummings Street over NS Railway 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cummings Street over NS Railway carry?

About 14,576 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cummings Street over NS Railway?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Cummings Street over NS Railway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.