US Bridges

Route 11 over NS Railway

Good

Washington County, Virginia · .06 FR 609 & .07 FR 702 · Structure no. 000000000027009

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,651
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 11 over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 11 over NS Railway in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 17,651 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,719 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoute 11
CrossesNS Railway
Location.06 FR 609 & .07 FR 702
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.71819, -81.95067
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,651 (2022)
Projected traffic22,719 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 11 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 11 over NS Railway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 11 over NS Railway carry?

About 17,651 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 11 over NS Railway?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Route 11 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.