FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N INDEPENDENCE AVE

Carrying N INDEPENDENCE AVE over PEACH BOTTOM CK@-INDEPEN

12.10FR WY CL-0.40NCL IND, Grayson, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N INDEPENDENCE AVE

The N INDEPENDENCE AVE bridge in Grayson, Virginia carries N INDEPENDENCE AVE over PEACH BOTTOM CK@-INDEPEN. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,790 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How N INDEPENDENCE AVE compares

▼ 15.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Virginia bridges
145
Bridges in Grayson · 7 in Poor condition
N INDEPENDENCE AVE 30.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
6.3
Special reductions
−0.3

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,790 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000008704

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N INDEPENDENCE AVE 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 N INDEPENDENCE AVE against other structures in Grayson 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 N INDEPENDENCE AVE?

N INDEPENDENCE AVE in Grayson, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N INDEPENDENCE AVE inspected?

N INDEPENDENCE AVE'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 1,790 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N INDEPENDENCE AVE 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 N INDEPENDENCE AVE?

N INDEPENDENCE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N INDEPENDENCE AVE?

N INDEPENDENCE AVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is N INDEPENDENCE AVE and does age affect safety?

N INDEPENDENCE AVE was built in 1933, making it 93 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

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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