US Bridges

Lunenburg Hwy. over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.41-RT. 15/0.84 Lun. Co. · Structure no. 000000000004840

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lunenburg Hwy. over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lunenburg Hwy. over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,193 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,074 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLunenburg Hwy.
CrossesRts 15 & 360 Bypass
Location0.41-RT. 15/0.84 Lun. Co.
RouteState Highway 40
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03631, -78.47063
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,193 (2022)
Projected traffic4,074 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lunenburg Hwy. over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lunenburg Hwy. over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lunenburg Hwy. over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass carry?

About 3,193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lunenburg Hwy. over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lunenburg Hwy. over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.