South 20th Street over NS Railway
PoorClosed to trafficWythe County, Virginia · 0.10 Fr. Int W Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000022358
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
South 20th Street over NS Railway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying South 20th Street over NS Railway in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,725 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South 20th Street over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 20th Street over NS Railway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does South 20th Street over NS Railway carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is South 20th Street over NS Railway?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns South 20th Street over NS Railway?
It is owned by the Railroad.