US Bridges

Route 58A Wbl over CSX Transportation

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .34-RUSSELLCO; 0.15-RT.63 · Structure no. 000000000019313

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,984
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58A Wbl over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58A Wbl over CSX Transportation in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,984 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,278 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 58A Wbl
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.34-RUSSELLCO; 0.15-RT.63
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90316, -82.31581
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 20 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,984 (2022)
Projected traffic7,278 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Route 58A Wbl over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58A Wbl over CSX Transportation 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 58A Wbl over CSX Transportation carry?

About 4,984 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58A Wbl over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58A Wbl over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.