US Bridges

Young Avenue over CSX Transportation R/W

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · 0.01 to West Street · Structure no. 000000000021093

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,073
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young Avenue over CSX Transportation R/W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Young Avenue over CSX Transportation R/W in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,073 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,311 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYoung Avenue
CrossesCSX Transportation R/W
Location0.01 to West Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21374, -77.41534
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,073 (2022)
Projected traffic2,311 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Young Avenue over CSX Transportation R/W built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young Avenue over CSX Transportation R/W 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Young Avenue over CSX Transportation R/W carry?

About 2,073 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Young Avenue over CSX Transportation R/W?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Young Avenue over CSX Transportation R/W?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.