US Bridges

Route 0419 over Electric RD

Poor

Salem city, Virginia · 001111 015011 & 460 · Structure no. 000000000021777

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,781
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0419 over Electric RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0419 over Electric RD in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18,781 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,941 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute 0419
CrossesElectric RD
Location001111 015011 & 460
RouteState Highway 419
Coordinates37.27269, -80.03751
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,781 (2022)
Projected traffic20,941 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 0419 over Electric RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Route 0419 over Electric RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0419 over Electric RD carry?

About 18,781 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0419 over Electric RD?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0419 over Electric RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.