US Bridges

Route 0072 over Alternate Route 0058

Fair

Wise County, Virginia · .1OTOBUS58A &.12TO0LD72 · Structure no. 000000000024447

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0072 over Alternate Route 0058 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0072 over Alternate Route 0058 in Wise County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,531 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,822 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0072
CrossesAlternate Route 0058
Location.1OTOBUS58A &.12TO0LD72
RouteState Highway 72
CountyWise County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94049, -82.45987
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,531 (2022)
Projected traffic2,822 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0072 over Alternate Route 0058 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0072 over Alternate Route 0058 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0072 over Alternate Route 0058 carry?

About 2,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Route 0072 over Alternate Route 0058?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0072 over Alternate Route 0058?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.