US Bridges

Second Street over NS Railway

Fair

Waynesboro city, Virginia · .06 Rt 340-.04 Bayard Ave · Structure no. 000000000022303

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,209
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Street over NS Railway in Waynesboro city, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,209 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,578 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSecond Street
CrossesNS Railway
Location.06 Rt 340-.04 Bayard Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.07728, -78.87182
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,209 (2022)
Projected traffic3,578 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Second Street over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Street over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Second Street over NS Railway carry?

About 3,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over NS Railway?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.