US Bridges

Jubal Early Drive over CSX Railway

Fair

Winchester city, Virginia · 0.19LOUDST-0.21 Plvallyrd · Structure no. 000000000023790

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,497
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jubal Early Drive over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jubal Early Drive over CSX Railway in Winchester city, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 21,497 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,906 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJubal Early Drive
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.19LOUDST-0.21 Plvallyrd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWinchester city
StateVirginia
Coordinates39.16655, -78.16899
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,497 (2022)
Projected traffic22,906 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jubal Early Drive over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jubal Early Drive over CSX 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jubal Early Drive over CSX Railway carry?

About 21,497 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jubal Early Drive over CSX Railway?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Jubal Early Drive over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.