US Bridges

Route 0000 over Garst ST O Mason Creek

Good

Salem city, Virginia · 0001KESSM RD 0020DALEWOOD · Structure no. 000000000021765

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0000 over Garst ST O Mason Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 0000 over Garst ST O Mason Creek in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0000
CrossesGarst ST O Mason Creek
Location0001KESSM RD 0020DALEWOOD
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31009, -80.03271
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1981)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$138 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0000 over Garst ST O Mason Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0000 over Garst ST O Mason Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0000 over Garst ST O Mason Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Route 0000 over Garst ST O Mason Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0000 over Garst ST O Mason Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.