US Bridges

Leesville Road over Otter River

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.24-RT.626/0.85-RT.694 · Structure no. 000000000004293

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,475
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leesville Road over Otter River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leesville Road over Otter River in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 3,475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,151 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLeesville Road
CrossesOtter River
Location0.24-RT.626/0.85-RT.694
RouteCounty Highway 682
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20821, -79.30351
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,475 (2022)
Projected traffic4,151 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesville Road over Otter River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leesville Road over Otter 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Leesville Road over Otter River carry?

About 3,475 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Leesville Road over Otter River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Leesville Road over Otter River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.