US Bridges

Wbl Route 0058 over Sandy River

Fair

Danville city, Virginia · .03-MT.CRO/0.19-RIV DR · Structure no. 000000000020199

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,624
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Route 0058 over Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Route 0058 over Sandy River in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 11,624 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,310 by 2045. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Route 0058
CrossesSandy River
Location.03-MT.CRO/0.19-RIV DR
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58918, -79.42018
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,624 (2022)
Projected traffic14,310 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$342.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Route 0058 over Sandy River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Wbl Route 0058 over Sandy River 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Route 0058 over Sandy River carry?

About 11,624 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Route 0058 over Sandy River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Route 0058 over Sandy River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.