US Bridges

Florence Ave. over CSX Railroad

Good

Waynesboro city, Virginia · 0030CITY-H-B 0025E-SOUTH- · Structure no. 000000000022294

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
915
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Ave. over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Florence Ave. over CSX Railroad in Waynesboro city, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 915 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorence Ave.
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0030CITY-H-B 0025E-SOUTH-
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWaynesboro city
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07105, -78.89029
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2022)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Florence Ave. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Florence Ave. over CSX Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Florence Ave. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Florence Ave. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Florence Ave. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.