Putnam Bypass over Lewis Creek
GoodRussell County, Virginia · .20M to 80 & .28M to 709 · Structure no. 000000000025628
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,007
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Putnam Bypass over Lewis Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Putnam Bypass over Lewis Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 2,007 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,011 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Putnam Bypass over Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Putnam Bypass over Lewis Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Putnam Bypass over Lewis Creek carry?
About 2,007 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Putnam Bypass over Lewis Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Putnam Bypass over Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.