US Bridges

County Drive over NS Railway

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Petersburg city, Virginia · 0.68 FR 301 & 0.28 to 109 · Structure no. 000000000027366

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,863
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Drive over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Drive over NS Railway in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 14,863 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,572 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Drive
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.68 FR 301 & 0.28 to 109
RouteU.S. Route 460
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21548, -77.37238
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.3 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,863 (2022)
Projected traffic21,572 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 County Drive over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Drive over NS Railway 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 County Drive over NS Railway carry?

About 14,863 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Drive over NS Railway?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns County Drive over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.