Lee HWY 11; 43 over James Rvr; CSX & Rt 1318
FairBotetourt County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 43W; 0.08 Rt 43E · Structure no. 000000000003156
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 699 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,381
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lee HWY 11; 43 over James Rvr; CSX & Rt 1318 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Lee HWY 11; 43 over James Rvr; CSX & Rt 1318 in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 87 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 4,381 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,885 by 2042. The structure is 699 ft (213.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee HWY 11; 43 over James Rvr; CSX & Rt 1318 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Lee HWY 11; 43 over James Rvr; CSX & Rt 1318 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Lee HWY 11; 43 over James Rvr; CSX & Rt 1318 carry?
About 4,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lee HWY 11; 43 over James Rvr; CSX & Rt 1318?
The structure is 699 ft (213.2 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Lee HWY 11; 43 over James Rvr; CSX & Rt 1318?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.