US Bridges

Sunnyside Road over CSX Railway

Good

Emporia city, Virginia · 0.15REESE ST/0.15NCL Empo · Structure no. 000000000027433

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
537
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside Road over CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunnyside Road over CSX Railway in Emporia city, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 537 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnyside Road
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.15REESE ST/0.15NCL Empo
RouteCity Street 614
CountyEmporia city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.71081, -77.52282
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic537 (1987)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnyside Road over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnyside Road over CSX 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sunnyside Road over CSX Railway carry?

About 537 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Sunnyside Road over CSX Railway?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside Road over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.