US Bridges

Wbl Route 0058 over Old Railroad Bed

Poor

Wise County, Virginia · 1.41-ST.PL; 8.72-COEBRN · Structure no. 000000000019304

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,855
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0058 over Old Railroad Bed is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0058 over Old Railroad Bed in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2,855 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Route 0058
CrossesOld Railroad Bed
Location1.41-ST.PL; 8.72-COEBRN
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.91378, -82.34146
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,855 (2022)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wbl Route 0058 over Old Railroad Bed built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Wbl Route 0058 over Old Railroad Bed 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0058 over Old Railroad Bed carry?

About 2,855 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Route 0058 over Old Railroad Bed?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0058 over Old Railroad Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.