US Bridges

Route 0457 over Trail

Fair

Martinsville city, Virginia · 0120220 0057FAIRY ST · Structure no. 000000000020635

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,982
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0457 over Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0457 over Trail in Martinsville city, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 12,982 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,309 by 2045. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0457
CrossesTrail
Location0120220 0057FAIRY ST
RouteState Highway 457
Coordinates36.69473, -79.86861
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,982 (2022)
Projected traffic15,309 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0457 over Trail built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Route 0457 over Trail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0457 over Trail carry?

About 12,982 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0457 over Trail?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0457 over Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.