FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TEMPLE AVE NBL

Carrying TEMPLE AVE NBL over NS RAILWAY

.96 FR 36 & 1.06 To 645, Prince George, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
81 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TEMPLE AVE NBL

The TEMPLE AVE NBL bridge in Prince George, Virginia carries TEMPLE AVE NBL over NS RAILWAY. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 92.0 meters (302 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,668 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 80.6 metric tons.

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

How TEMPLE AVE NBL compares

▲ 34.6
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Virginia bridges
132
Bridges in Prince George · 5 in Poor condition
TEMPLE AVE NBL 80.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
80.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
92.0 m (302 ft)
Deck Width
12.7 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,668 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000014055

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TEMPLE AVE NBL 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 TEMPLE AVE NBL against other structures in Prince George 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 TEMPLE AVE NBL?

TEMPLE AVE NBL in Prince George, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TEMPLE AVE NBL inspected?

TEMPLE AVE NBL'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 12,668 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TEMPLE AVE NBL 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 TEMPLE AVE NBL?

TEMPLE AVE NBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 80.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TEMPLE AVE NBL?

TEMPLE AVE NBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is TEMPLE AVE NBL and does age affect safety?

TEMPLE AVE NBL was built in 1987, making it 39 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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