US Bridges

North Inman St. over NS Railway

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .09M to 23B& .13M to 160 · Structure no. 000000000019318

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Inman St. over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Inman St. over NS Railway in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Inman St.
CrossesNS Railway
Location.09M to 23B& .13M to 160
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90116, -82.78768
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2022)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Inman St. over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Inman St. over NS Railway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North Inman St. over NS Railway carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Inman St. over NS Railway?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns North Inman St. over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.