US Bridges

Lexington Tpke. over Pedlar River

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · .25 RT605/3.07ROCKBRI Cl · Structure no. 000000000001350

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
958
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Tpke. over Pedlar River is a concrete slab carrying Lexington Tpke. over Pedlar River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 958 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Tpke.
CrossesPedlar River
Location.25 RT605/3.07ROCKBRI Cl
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74631, -79.26881
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating103 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic958 (2022)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Lexington Tpke. over Pedlar River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Tpke. over Pedlar River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lexington Tpke. over Pedlar River carry?

About 958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Tpke. over Pedlar River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Tpke. over Pedlar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.