US Bridges

E. Hawthorne ST over CSX Railway

FairPosted for load

Covington city, Virginia · .01 Lawn Ave & @ Court Av · Structure no. 000000000020150

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

E. Hawthorne ST over CSX Railway is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying E. Hawthorne ST over CSX Railway in Covington city, Virginia. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 125 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Hawthorne ST
CrossesCSX Railway
Location.01 Lawn Ave & @ Court Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCovington city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79007, -79.99404
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$650 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Hawthorne ST over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is E. Hawthorne ST over CSX 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E. Hawthorne ST over CSX Railway carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. Hawthorne ST over CSX Railway?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E. Hawthorne ST over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the Railroad.