US Bridges

Lee Highway over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.2FR.WASH.CO.;0.95TO107 · Structure no. 000000000029434

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Highway over Norfolk Southern RR in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 3,132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,492 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.2FR.WASH.CO.;0.95TO107
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79044, -81.69696
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,132 (2022)
Projected traffic3,492 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway over Norfolk Southern RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 3,132 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.