US Bridges

Leesville Road over NS Railway

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.72 Rt 694/0.53 Rt 24 · Structure no. 000000000004294

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

About this bridge

Leesville Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leesville Road over NS Railway 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 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLeesville Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.72 Rt 694/0.53 Rt 24
RouteCounty Highway 682
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22584, -79.28593
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leesville Road over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Leesville Road over NS Railway 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 NS Railway carry?

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

How long is Leesville Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Leesville Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.