US Bridges

US-52 Sbl over IS-81/IS-77/US-11;STREAM

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 0.0M to 121; 1.23M to 94 · Structure no. 000000000019557

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-52 Sbl over IS-81/IS-77/US-11;STREAM is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-52 Sbl over IS-81/IS-77/US-11;STREAM in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,094 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS-52 Sbl
CrossesIS-81/IS-77/US-11;STREAM
Location0.0M to 121; 1.23M to 94
RouteState Highway 52
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94534, -80.94857
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2022)
Projected traffic2,094 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-52 Sbl over IS-81/IS-77/US-11;STREAM built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US-52 Sbl over IS-81/IS-77/US-11;STREAM 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-52 Sbl over IS-81/IS-77/US-11;STREAM carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US-52 Sbl over IS-81/IS-77/US-11;STREAM?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US-52 Sbl over IS-81/IS-77/US-11;STREAM?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.