US Bridges

23B Sbl / 58A Ebl over 23 / Alt. 58

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .0MTO23&.64MTOSCLBGSTGP · Structure no. 000000000019258

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

23B Sbl / 58A Ebl over 23 / Alt. 58 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23B Sbl / 58A Ebl over 23 / Alt. 58 in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,271 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries23B Sbl / 58A Ebl
Crosses23 / Alt. 58
Location.0MTO23&.64MTOSCLBGSTGP
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86168, -82.75287
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,520 (2022)
Projected traffic7,271 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 23B Sbl / 58A Ebl over 23 / Alt. 58 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23B Sbl / 58A Ebl over 23 / Alt. 58 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 23B Sbl / 58A Ebl over 23 / Alt. 58 carry?

About 6,520 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 23B Sbl / 58A Ebl over 23 / Alt. 58?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 23B Sbl / 58A Ebl over 23 / Alt. 58?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.