US Bridges

US-23 / US-58A Wbl over US-58A Wbl; SR-283 Nbl

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · 1.52MTO 619&.00MTO 58A · Structure no. 000000000022447

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,665
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 / US-58A Wbl over US-58A Wbl; SR-283 Nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 / US-58A Wbl over US-58A Wbl; SR-283 Nbl in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 44 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 19,665 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,968 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-23 / US-58A Wbl
CrossesUS-58A Wbl; SR-283 Nbl
Location1.52MTO 619&.00MTO 58A
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates36.93842, -82.61319
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,665 (2022)
Projected traffic20,968 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US-23 / US-58A Wbl over US-58A Wbl; SR-283 Nbl built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US-23 / US-58A Wbl over US-58A Wbl; SR-283 Nbl 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 US-23 / US-58A Wbl over US-58A Wbl; SR-283 Nbl carry?

About 19,665 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-23 / US-58A Wbl over US-58A Wbl; SR-283 Nbl?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 / US-58A Wbl over US-58A Wbl; SR-283 Nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.