Lee Highway Wbl over N Fork Thornton River
GoodRappahannock County, Virginia · .18 FR 612 & .16 to 1003 · Structure no. 000000000014633
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,391
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lee Highway Wbl over N Fork Thornton River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lee Highway Wbl over N Fork Thornton River in Rappahannock County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 95 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,391 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,863 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee Highway Wbl over N Fork Thornton River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Lee Highway Wbl over N Fork Thornton River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Lee Highway Wbl over N Fork Thornton River carry?
About 2,391 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lee Highway Wbl over N Fork Thornton River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Lee Highway Wbl over N Fork Thornton River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.