US Bridges

Route 0000 over Franklin ST O RTE 57

Fair

Martinsville city, Virginia · 0017JONES ST 0014LIBERTY · Structure no. 000000000020626

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0000 over Franklin ST O RTE 57 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0000 over Franklin ST O RTE 57 in Martinsville city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,234 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0000
CrossesFranklin ST O RTE 57
Location0017JONES ST 0014LIBERTY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMartinsville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69458, -79.87211
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2022)
Projected traffic2,234 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$267 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0000 over Franklin ST O RTE 57 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0000 over Franklin ST O RTE 57 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0000 over Franklin ST O RTE 57 carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0000 over Franklin ST O RTE 57?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0000 over Franklin ST O RTE 57?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.