US Bridges

Starling Avenue over NS Rwy

Fair

Martinsville city, Virginia · 0057CHURCH ST0043220 · Structure no. 000000000020638

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,971
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starling Avenue over NS Rwy is a concrete tee beam carrying Starling Avenue over NS Rwy in Martinsville city, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 91 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 7,971 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,888 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStarling Avenue
CrossesNS Rwy
Location0057CHURCH ST0043220
RouteU.S. Route 58
CountyMartinsville city
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68178, -79.87002
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,971 (2022)
Projected traffic8,888 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$485 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Starling Avenue over NS Rwy built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Starling Avenue over NS Rwy 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 Starling Avenue over NS Rwy carry?

About 7,971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Starling Avenue over NS Rwy?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Starling Avenue over NS Rwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.