Main Avenue SW over Benges Branch
GoodPosted for loadNorton city, Virginia · 0.65 MI from Rt 58A · Structure no. 000000000022441
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,431
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Avenue SW over Benges Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Avenue SW over Benges Branch in Norton city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,431 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,647 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Avenue SW over Benges Branch built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Avenue SW over Benges Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Main Avenue SW over Benges Branch carry?
About 2,431 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Main Avenue SW over Benges Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Main Avenue SW over Benges Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.