Lazarus Road over Russell Fork River
FairDickenson County, Virginia · 1.4 to R652 & at R80 · Structure no. 000000000005896
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lazarus Road over Russell Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lazarus Road over Russell Fork River in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lazarus Road over Russell Fork River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lazarus Road over Russell Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Lazarus Road over Russell Fork River carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Lazarus Road over Russell Fork River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lazarus Road over Russell Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.