US Bridges

RTE 460/E Main ST over Mason- Creek

Good

Salem city, Virginia · 01811 a 0121311 · Structure no. 000000000021780

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,423
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 460/E Main ST over Mason- Creek is a concrete slab carrying RTE 460/E Main ST over Mason- Creek in Salem city, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 13,423 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,967 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 460/E Main ST
CrossesMason- Creek
Location01811 a 0121311
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.29756, -80.03039
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,423 (2022)
Projected traffic14,967 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 460/E Main ST over Mason- Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 460/E Main ST over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 460/E Main ST over Mason- Creek carry?

About 13,423 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 460/E Main ST over Mason- Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 460/E Main ST over Mason- Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.