Route 460 over NS Railway
GoodLynchburg city, Virginia · 0.5-RT.29BUS./1.5-RT.29 · Structure no. 000000000020570
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,795
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 460 over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 460 over NS Railway in Lynchburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 88 years old, older 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 15,795 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,611 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 460 over NS Railway built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Route 460 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 2024.
How much traffic does Route 460 over NS Railway carry?
About 15,795 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 460 over NS Railway?
The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Route 460 over NS Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.