US Bridges

Johnson Road over NS Railway

Good

Petersburg city, Virginia · 0.1 MI FR Homestead Drive · Structure no. 000000000030370

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,572
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over NS Railway in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,098 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.1 MI FR Homestead Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19025, -77.40059
Functional classUrban Minor 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,572 (2022)
Projected traffic5,098 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road 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 Johnson Road over NS Railway carry?

About 4,572 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Johnson Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.