US Bridges

Wbl Ricmond RD over CSX Railway

Good

Staunton city, Virginia · .25 MI West RTE 81 · Structure no. 000000000021984

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,053
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Ricmond RD over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Ricmond RD over CSX Railway in Staunton city, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 13,053 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,059 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl Ricmond RD
CrossesCSX Railway
Location.25 MI West RTE 81
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates38.13188, -79.04009
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,053 (2022)
Projected traffic19,059 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Ricmond RD over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Ricmond RD over CSX 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Ricmond RD over CSX Railway carry?

About 13,053 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Ricmond RD over CSX Railway?

The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Ricmond RD over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.