East Lee HWY - Wbl over Smith Creek
FairShenandoah County, Virginia · 0.80 to 1002- 0.10 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000017071
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,443
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Lee HWY - Wbl over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Lee HWY - Wbl over Smith Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,443 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,027 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Lee HWY - Wbl over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Lee HWY - Wbl over Smith Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does East Lee HWY - Wbl over Smith Creek carry?
About 3,443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is East Lee HWY - Wbl over Smith Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns East Lee HWY - Wbl over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.