US Bridges

Lee Highway 11 over Beckner Branch

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.33 Rt 641;0.77 Rt 606 · Structure no. 000000000029564

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,599
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway 11 over Beckner Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Highway 11 over Beckner Branch in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,599 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,013 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesLee Highway 11
CrossesBeckner Branch
Location0.33 Rt 641;0.77 Rt 606
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.48033, -79.78717
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,599 (2022)
Projected traffic4,013 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$288.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway 11 over Beckner Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway 11 over Beckner Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway 11 over Beckner Branch carry?

About 3,599 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Highway 11 over Beckner Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway 11 over Beckner Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.