US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over Levisa River

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0FR 460 WBL;0.15TO End · Structure no. 000000000003775

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over Levisa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Avenue over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesLevisa River
Location0.0FR 460 WBL;0.15TO End
RouteCounty Highway T1012
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27607, -82.10162
Functional classRural 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
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1994)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$33.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over Levisa River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over Levisa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over Levisa River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Railroad Avenue over Levisa River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.