US Bridges

US-58A over Guest Rv & NS Railway

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .25M to 23N&.08M to 23S · Structure no. 000000000022453

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
570 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,798
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-58A over Guest Rv & NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-58A over Guest Rv & NS Railway in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, 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 13,798 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,385 by 2042. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-58A
CrossesGuest Rv & NS Railway
Location.25M to 23N&.08M to 23S
RouteState Highway 58
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93731, -82.61923
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,798 (2022)
Projected traffic15,385 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$188.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-58A over Guest Rv & NS Railway built?

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

What condition is US-58A over Guest Rv & 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US-58A over Guest Rv & NS Railway carry?

About 13,798 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is US-58A over Guest Rv & NS Railway?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US-58A over Guest Rv & NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.