US Bridges

2nd Street over Guest River

Good

Norton city, Virginia · 0.01 Ml FR Park Ave · Structure no. 000000000025589

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
608
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Guest River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Street over Guest River in Norton city, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 912 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd Street
CrossesGuest River
Location0.01 Ml FR Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.94009, -82.6203
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (1990)
Projected traffic912 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over Guest River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over Guest River 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 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over Guest River carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is 2nd Street over Guest River?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Guest River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.