US Bridges

Church Street over Abandoned Trail

Good

Martinsville city, Virginia · 000857 006558 · Structure no. 000000000020637

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,840
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Street over Abandoned Trail is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over Abandoned Trail in Martinsville city, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 11,840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,202 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChurch Street
CrossesAbandoned Trail
Location000857 006558
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.69093, -79.85415
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,840 (2022)
Projected traffic13,202 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$548 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Street over Abandoned Trail built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Street over Abandoned Trail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Church Street over Abandoned Trail carry?

About 11,840 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Church Street over Abandoned Trail?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Church Street over Abandoned Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.