US Bridges

Bull Run Road over NS Railway

Poor

Wise County, Virginia · 2.11MWCLSTPL&8.02MECLCOEB · Structure no. 000000000019295

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,711
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Run Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bull Run Road over NS Railway in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,711 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,368 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Run Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location2.11MWCLSTPL&8.02MECLCOEB
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91715, -82.3527
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,711 (2022)
Projected traffic6,368 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Run Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Run Road over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Run Road over NS Railway carry?

About 5,711 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bull Run Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Run Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.