US Bridges

Woodrow Wilson Pky over Lewis Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.17 to 932 - 0.02 to 790 · Structure no. 000000000001912

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,883
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodrow Wilson Pky over Lewis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Woodrow Wilson Pky over Lewis Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,883 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,141 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodrow Wilson Pky
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.17 to 932 - 0.02 to 790
RouteState Highway 262
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.16393, -79.00493
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,883 (2022)
Projected traffic7,141 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Woodrow Wilson Pky over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodrow Wilson Pky over Lewis Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Woodrow Wilson Pky over Lewis Creek carry?

About 5,883 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Woodrow Wilson Pky over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Woodrow Wilson Pky over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.