US Bridges

Mary Street over NS Railway

PoorPosted for load

Bristol city, Virginia · 0.00 Mlk Blvd; .05 Wash · Structure no. 000000000019972

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,775
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Mary Street over NS Railway is a concrete continuous frame carrying Mary Street over NS Railway in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,775 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,324 by 2042. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMary Street
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.00 Mlk Blvd; .05 Wash
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBristol city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60024, -82.17635
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 11 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,775 (2022)
Projected traffic5,324 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$250.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Street over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mary Street over NS Railway carry?

About 4,775 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mary Street over NS Railway?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Street over NS Railway?

It is owned by the Railroad.