US Bridges

Lewis Crossing LN over Lewis Creek

FairPosted for load

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.10DEADEND - 0.05 to 790 · Structure no. 000000000002408

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Crossing LN over Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Crossing LN over Lewis Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Crossing LN
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.10DEADEND - 0.05 to 790
RouteCounty Highway 931
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.1663, -79.00335
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$141 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Crossing LN over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Crossing LN 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 Lewis Crossing LN over Lewis Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lewis Crossing LN over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Crossing LN over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.