US Bridges

Vaughan Road over NS Railway

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .25 Scl Petg .39 Halfx RD · Structure no. 000000000021077

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
849
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Vaughan Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vaughan Road over NS Railway in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5 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 849 vehicles a day, projected to reach 947 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughan Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location.25 Scl Petg .39 Halfx RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18424, -77.42178
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2022)
Projected traffic947 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Vaughan Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughan Road over NS Railway 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Vaughan Road over NS Railway carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Vaughan Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughan Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the Railroad.