US Bridges

RTE 11 Bypass over RTE 60

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.00 to 11N & 1.00 to 11S · Structure no. 000000000015178

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,363
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 11 Bypass over RTE 60 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 11 Bypass over RTE 60 in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 8,363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,052 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 11 Bypass
CrossesRTE 60
Location1.00 to 11N & 1.00 to 11S
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77755, -79.43431
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,363 (2022)
Projected traffic10,052 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$275 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 11 Bypass over RTE 60 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 11 Bypass over RTE 60 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 RTE 11 Bypass over RTE 60 carry?

About 8,363 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RTE 11 Bypass over RTE 60?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 11 Bypass over RTE 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.