US Bridges

Lankford HWY Sbl over US 13 & Baycoast RR

Fair

Accomack County, Virginia · 1.43 to 13 Bus /0.64 179 · Structure no. 000000000000343

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,437
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lankford HWY Sbl over US 13 & Baycoast RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lankford HWY Sbl over US 13 & Baycoast RR in Accomack County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 8,437 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,318 by 2045. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLankford HWY Sbl
CrossesUS 13 & Baycoast RR
Location1.43 to 13 Bus /0.64 179
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyAccomack County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.70252, -75.70794
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,437 (2022)
Projected traffic12,318 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$112.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lankford HWY Sbl over US 13 & Baycoast RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lankford HWY Sbl over US 13 & Baycoast RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lankford HWY Sbl over US 13 & Baycoast RR carry?

About 8,437 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lankford HWY Sbl over US 13 & Baycoast RR?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lankford HWY Sbl over US 13 & Baycoast RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.