US Bridges

Winchester Rd. over Stream

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0-RT. 643 0.0-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029761

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Rd. over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Rd. over Stream in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 93 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Rd.
CrossesStream
Location0.0-RT. 643 0.0-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41662, -82.0127
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$595 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winchester Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Winchester Rd. over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Winchester Rd. over Stream carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Winchester Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.