West Norton Road over Sbd System Railroad
PoorPosted for loadWise County, Virginia · .06MWCL Norton & .30 M770 · Structure no. 000000000019485
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 394
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Norton Road over Sbd System Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Norton Road over Sbd System Railroad in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 439 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Norton Road over Sbd System Railroad built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is West Norton Road over Sbd System Railroad 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does West Norton Road over Sbd System Railroad carry?
About 394 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is West Norton Road over Sbd System Railroad?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns West Norton Road over Sbd System Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.