Oak Street over NS Rwy
PoorClosed to trafficBristol city, Virginia · 0.10SYC ST;0.12HILAND Ave · Structure no. 000000000019982
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 396
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Street over NS Rwy is a concrete tee beam carrying Oak Street over NS Rwy in Bristol city, Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 594 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Oak Street over NS Rwy built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oak Street over NS Rwy 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Oak Street over NS Rwy carry?
About 396 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oak Street over NS Rwy?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Street over NS Rwy?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.