US Bridges

Lee-Jackson HWY over North River

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · .49 Scl Mt CRA-.27 Rt 694 · Structure no. 000000000029416

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,828
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee-Jackson HWY over North River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee-Jackson HWY over North River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,828 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,376 by 2045. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLee-Jackson HWY
CrossesNorth River
Location.49 Scl Mt CRA-.27 Rt 694
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates38.34398, -78.94099
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,828 (2022)
Projected traffic7,376 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee-Jackson HWY over North River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee-Jackson HWY over North 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lee-Jackson HWY over North River carry?

About 6,828 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee-Jackson HWY over North River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lee-Jackson HWY over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.