US Bridges

Chapman Road over NS Railway

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · 0.46-RT 11; 0.79-ECL · Structure no. 000000000022350

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapman Road over NS Railway in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChapman Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.46-RT 11; 0.79-ECL
RouteCity Street 0F042
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94553, -81.04671
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Chapman Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapman Road over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chapman Road over NS Railway carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chapman Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.