US Bridges

South Main St. R86 over NS Railway

Good

Danville city, Virginia · .18-N.IND. BLV./.1-WAT ST · Structure no. 000000000023804

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,384
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main St. R86 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main St. R86 over NS Railway in Danville city, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,384 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,153 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Main St. R86
CrossesNS Railway
Location.18-N.IND. BLV./.1-WAT ST
RouteState Highway 86
CountyDanville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57295, -79.40518
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,384 (2022)
Projected traffic17,153 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$925 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main St. R86 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main St. R86 over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does South Main St. R86 over NS Railway carry?

About 15,384 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Main St. R86 over NS Railway?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns South Main St. R86 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.