FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WBL ROUTE 0460

Carrying WBL ROUTE 0460 over EAST RIVER

0.23-WVA LINE;3.20-RT 219, Giles, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WBL ROUTE 0460

The WBL ROUTE 0460 bridge in Giles, Virginia carries WBL ROUTE 0460 over EAST RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 84.5 meters (277 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,594 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WBL ROUTE 0460 compares

▲ 11.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Virginia bridges
96
Bridges in Giles · 3 in Poor condition
WBL ROUTE 0460 57.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
57.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
84.5 m (277 ft)
Deck Width
14.1 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,594 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000008375

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WBL ROUTE 0460 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WBL ROUTE 0460 against other structures in Giles and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WBL ROUTE 0460?

WBL ROUTE 0460 in Giles, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WBL ROUTE 0460 inspected?

WBL ROUTE 0460's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,594 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WBL ROUTE 0460 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WBL ROUTE 0460?

WBL ROUTE 0460 has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WBL ROUTE 0460?

WBL ROUTE 0460 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WBL ROUTE 0460 and does age affect safety?

WBL ROUTE 0460 was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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