US Bridges

B & W Lane over Piney River

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.00-AMH.CL/0.40-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000012592

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

B & W Lane over Piney River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B & W Lane over Piney River in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesB & W Lane
CrossesPiney River
Location0.00-AMH.CL/0.40-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 698
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73473, -79.06834
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2020)
Projected traffic44 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$806 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B & W Lane over Piney River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is B & W Lane over Piney 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does B & W Lane over Piney River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is B & W Lane over Piney River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns B & W Lane over Piney River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.